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    DILL CUCUMBER SALAD | HOW TO MAKE CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

    Published: May 28, 2021 by Kushi with 18 Comments . Article has 1478 words. About 8 minutes to read this article.

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    Dill Cucumber Salad or German Cucumber Salad is one of my favorite, classic, best, and easy to make creamy salad recipe prepared using fresh cucumber, dill, onions, and a 4-ingredient creamy salad dressing.

    Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic #ketocucumbersalad #kakdi

    This is one of the most refreshing and cooling salad recipes to try this summer, perfect for potlucks, picnics, 4th of July BBQ grilling party.  Cucumber salad can be served as a light meal in itself or as a side for your lunch or dinner.

    Cucumber is the Best Summer Vegetable

    Cucumber is a must-have summer vegetable. This vegetable is made of 95 percent water and nothing better than this to keep you hydrated during hot weather. It detoxifies your body and most importantly keeps your skin beautiful. And if you are planning to lose weight then add this to your diet as they are low in calories.

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    Cucumber is one of my favorite vegetables since childhood and I remember how we loved eating it sprinkling some salt and pepper. Luckily it is my elder one's favorite vegetable and I don't have to force-feed him and my 15-month old loves to have small bites of it too.

    This week was a Cucumber week for us. Grandmom delivered a big box of fresh organic cucumbers for her grandson as this is what he loves and demands along with cashews and mangoes. Strange right. If you have seen my last post on THAI CRUNCH SALAD WITH SPICY CASHEW DRESSING, you see my Lil one grabbing cucumber first from the plate 🙂

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    Now if you ask me What Can I do with a big batch of cucumbers?, I can go on with a big list of recipes and I am soon going to share a couple of them soon here on my blog.

    Till then you can check some of these cucumber recipes
    • THAI CRUNCH SALAD
    • CUCUMBER DOSA OR PANCAKE - SAVORY
    • CUCUMBER SEMOLINA PANCAKE
    • CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD

    Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic

    From the time I have made cucumber salad with this dressing, it has become one of our favorite way to eat cucumbers. There is nothing that can go wrong with the recipe, plus it stores well in the refrigerator. Therefore, you can add this to your make-ahead recipe list.

    The sour cream dressing or yogurt dressing recipe is by far the easiest one. When the dressing is combined with cucumber, dill, and onion it makes your salad amazingly delicious and you cannot stop but go for a 2nd serving.

    Ingredients for Dill Cucumber Salad or German Cucumber Salad

    3 Medium-sized Cucumber (peeled, seeds removed, and sliced)
    1 Onion sliced (optional)
    2 tablespoon Dill leaves (finely chopped)
    ½ cup to ¾ cup of Sour cream or thick yogurt
    ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder or 1 Garlic clove (grated)
    ½ teaspoon Salt
    ½ teaspoon Sugar
    1 tablespoon Lemon juice

    (You can check below for substitutions and variations)

    How to make Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad with Sour cream or Yogurt Dressing
    • Prepare Sour Cream Dressing or Yogurt Dressing: In a bowl, add sour cream or yogurt, garlic powder, salt, sugar, lemon juice and stir until combined.
    • In a mixing bowl add cucumber, dill, and onions. Now add the dressing and toss to combine.
    • For best results, cover and chill an hour before you are ready to serve.

    Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic #ketocucumbersalad #kakdi

    Substitutions and Variations for Dill Cucumber Salad
    • Depending on what is available in my pantry I switch between Greek yogurt and sour cream.  I have also tried regular plain yogurt (Dahi) and it still tastes delicious. Just that it won't be much creamy. You can even add 2 tablespoon of mayonnaise if you are using plain yogurt.
    • I generally don't add onion while making this salad for kids. So you can skip adding onions.
    • Cucumber and Dill go well together but if you are a person who cannot stand the flavor of dill, you can use any other fresh herbs like basil, cilantro (coriander), or parsley.
    • You can substitute lemon juice with vinegar.
    • Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
    • Love more colors in the salad? Feel free to add tomatoes, bell peppers, pomegranate, etc.
    • The seeds make the cucumber salad watery, so I recommend you remove the seeds.
    • Depending on how creamy you want your salad, adjust the amount of sour cream or yogurt.
    • You can also substitute garlic powder with one fresh garlic clove, finely grated.
    • The texture of the salad will vary depending on how you slice the cucumber, whether you peel or unpeel its skin.
    • You can garnish the salad with pepper or paprika or red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
    • Mustard fan? Feel free to add a bit for additional tang and zing.

    Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic

    Can you make Cucumber Salad ahead of time?

    This is definitely one of the best make-ahead salad recipes. For better results, you can actually make it 2 to 3 hours in advance and keep it in the refrigerator so that the flavors blend well.

    But if you want to make it even ahead of time, you can prep the vegetables and prepare the dressing and keep it separately in the refrigerator. Just toss everything before you are ready to serve.

    Can I store leftover cucumber salad?

    Salads taste good when eaten fresh. But if there are any leftovers, I would recommend storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I personally do not like the texture beyond that.

    Can I make a vegan dill cucumber salad or german cucumber salad?

    Simply substitute yogurt or sour cream with dairy-free yogurt. Coconut yogurt is what I prefer.

    Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic

    Detailed Recipe for Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad or German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing or Yogurt Dressing
    Best & Easy, Healthy & SImple, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, German Cucumber Salad, Gurkensalat, Yogurt or sour cream salad dressing, side dishes for lunch and dinner #salad #saladrecipes #saladdressing #healthysalad #summersalad #bbqrecipes #Potluck #Picnic

    CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM OR YOGURT DRESSING | GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD

    Kushi
    Dill Cucumber Salad or German Cucumber Salad is one of my favorite, classic, best, and easy to make creamy salad recipe prepared using fresh cucumber, dill, onions, and a 4-ingredient creamy salad dressing.
    This is one of the most refreshing and cooling salad recipes to try this summer, perfect for potlucks, picnics, 4th of July BBQ grilling party. This cucumber salad can be served as a light meal in itself or as a side for your lunch or dinner.
    5 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, German, United Kingdom
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Medium-sized Cucumber (peeled, seeds removed ,and sliced)
    • 1 Onion, sliced (optional)
    • 2 tablespoon  Dill leaves (finely chopped)
    • ½ cup to ¾ cup Sour cream or thick yogurt (Use coconut yogurt for vegan version)
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder or 1 Garlic clove (grated)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

    (You can check below for substitutions and variations)

      Instructions
       

      • Prepare Sour Cream Dressing or Yogurt Dressing: In a bowl, add sour cream or yogurt, garlic powder, salt, sugar, lemon juice and stir until combined.
      • In a mixing bowl add cucumber, dill, and onions. Now add the dressing and toss to combine.
      • For best results, cover and chill for an hour before you are ready to serve.

      Notes

      • Depending on what is available in my pantry I switch between Greek yogurt and sour cream.  I have also tried regular plain yogurt (Dahi) and it still tastes delicious. Just that it won’t be much creamy. You can even add 2 tablespoon of mayonnaise if you are using plain yogurt.
      • I generally don’t add onion while making this salad for kids. So you can skip adding onions.
      • Cucumber and Dill go well together but if you are a person who cannot stand the flavor of dill, you can use any other fresh herbs like basil, cilantro (coriander), or parsley.
      • You can substitute lemon juice with vinegar.
      • Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
      • Love more colors in the salad? Feel free to add tomatoes, bell peppers, pomegranate, etc.
      • The seeds make the cucumber salad watery, so I recommend you remove the seeds.
      • Depending on how creamy you want your salad, adjust the amount of sour cream or yogurt.
      • You can also substitute garlic powder with one fresh garlic clove, finely grated.
      • The texture of the salad will vary depending on how you slice the cucumber, whether you peel or unpeel its skin.
      • You can garnish the salad with pepper or paprika or red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
      • Mustard fan? Feel free to add a bit for additional tang and zing.
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      1. Janessa

        June 17, 2022 at 11:24 am

        5 stars
        So fresh and delicious! I appreciate how easy it was to make.

        Reply
      2. Jyoti Behrani

        June 17, 2022 at 12:36 pm

        5 stars
        This salad turned out amazing! Love the combination of crisp, cool cucumbers and onions in a creamy, flavorful dill sauce. This recipe is a keeper!

        Reply
      3. beth

        June 17, 2022 at 12:43 pm

        5 stars
        Such a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect on a hot summers day!

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