Description
This Easy Cucumber Dill Salad is a refreshing, low-calorie side dish made with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a tangy vinegar dressing. Quick to prep, keto-friendly, and delicious with or without a creamy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Creamy Version:
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Slice Cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice cucumbers. Leave skin on if using English cucumbers.
- Salt & Drain: Sprinkle cucumbers with salt, let sit 10–15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Make Dressing: Whisk vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and dill. Add yogurt and Dijon if making the creamy version.
- Combine: Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss gently. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate 10–20 minutes to enhance flavor. Garnish with extra dill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh dill: For the brightest, most aromatic flavor.
- Salt cucumbers first: Helps maintain a crisp texture.
- Best served within 24 hours: To preserve crunch and freshness.
- For meal prep: Store dressing and cucumbers separately until ready to serve.
- Optional add-ins: Try red onion, cherry tomatoes, or crushed red pepper for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber Dill Salad, Low Carb Summer Salad, Keto Side Dish, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Whole30 Cucumber Salad