Last Updated on August 23, 2025 by Barbara
Summertime is when I love to step away from my comfort food cravings and opt for lighter meals. This Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is fresh and light and is the perfect side salad to add to your summer meals. It’s made with fresh cucumbers, dill and onion, mixed in a delicious creamy dressing. It’s sure to be a season favorite that your friends and family will love.
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Why You Will Love This
- It’s Refreshing. This salad is made with fresh English Cucumbers which sets the foundation of this salad being light and refreshing.
- It’s Quick and Easy. It’s made with only a few ingredients, with no cooking involved, it’s ready in less than 15 minutes.
- It Pairs Well. This salad goes so well with so many of your summer meals. Whether a backyard barbecue or an elegant summer dinner party, Cucumber Dill Salad fits the bill.
Ingredients for Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
- English Cucumber: English Cucumber are crispy and refreshing. They add both great texture and a light flavor to your salad.
- Fresh Dill – Fresh Dill provides an herbaceous flavor that compliments the English cucumbers and yogurt.
- Red Onion – Red Onion provides a touch of sweetness for contrast and adds a touch of color to your salad.
- Greek Yogurt – Greek Yogurt is the base of the creamy dressing that binds all the other ingredients together.
- Lemon Juice – Lemon Juice adds acidity to brighten the flavors and balance the creaminess.
- Lemon Zest – The Lemon Zest provides a citrus flavor giving your salad a fresh zing.
- Salt – Salt enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients and overall taste.
- Black Pepper – Black Pepper provides a little heat and depth to finish off the flavor profile.
Substitutions
This is a simple salad and I opted to make it with English cucumbers (Hot House Cucumbers) because I love their fresh, clean taste. The English cucumber can be substituted with Persian cucumbers. Persian cucumbers, sometimes referred to as mini cucumbers are also ideal because they are small and crisp. You can use regular garden cucumbers, but just know they have thicker skin and seeds so the salad experience will be a little different.
What you will need
- Mixing Bowl
- Cooking Utensils
- Sharp Knife
Watch Me Make Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Instruction for making Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Step 1: Making the Creamy Dressing
The creamy greek yogurt based dressing is the key to this cucumber salad. It is light in both texture and flavor and compliments the veggies so well.
Prepare the zest of one lemon, then juice your lemon. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and lemon juice then set it aside. This delicious dressing is both creamy and light.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
In preparing your veggies, texture is key. I sliced my cucumbers with a knife to give it a chunkier texture but feel free to use a mandoline if you prefer thin or finely sliced cucumbers and onions. Don’t be afraid to make this recipe your own.
Slice the cucumbers in half the chop them into smaller piece based on your preference. Thinly slice the red onion into strips.
Step 3: Combine the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers and red onions. Add the lemon zest then season with the salt and pepper and top with the creamy greek yogurt dressing.
Step 4: Combing all Ingredients
Add the chopped dill then gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
Step 5: Serve!
Chill your salad for at least 10–15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy dill cucumber salad is so versatile. It will pair perfectly with many of your summer recipes. From barbecue to soul food it will add flavor to any summer menu. Here are a list of suggestions to try for your summer meals:
Cucumber salad can typically stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3 days when stored in an airtight container. If the cucumbers start to become limp, the dressing separates, or it smells sour, it’s time to discard it.
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
4
servings15
minutes5
minutesIngredients
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
⅓ Cup Greek yogurt
½ tsp tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers and red onions.
- Add the prepared yogurt dressing and mix until the cucumbers are well coated.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor, or enjoy immediately.
Recipe Video
I’m Barbara, a dentist by day, a published cookbook author, and a passionate content creator by night. I’ve been sharing my love for authentic Soul Food, Southern and classic comfort food recipes for over a decade. My easy, family-friendly recipes, available as step-by-step guides on my blog and video tutorials on my YouTube channel, have been tested by millions of home cooks. My goal is to help you bring the delicious, time-honored dishes I’ve perfected to your family’s table.
