Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
on Jun 17, 2014, Updated May 04, 2021
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Summer. Think freshly mowed grass, the nose of a crisp sauvignon blanc, the crack of a baseball bat, burgers and dogs gently sweating over a hot grill. As I was preparing for this post, doing a little slicing, a little dicing, and a little chopping, it dawned on me that there is yet another item to add to that list of all things summer: Fresh cucumber salad.
Fresh garden cukes were a rite of summer that I grew up with, sort of.
My mom made this salad very often but I opted to stay as far away as possible from cucumbers, unless of course they were in the from of my aunt’s sweet pickles.
I never quite understood the association between the smaller pickles and the vegetable my mom put into her cucumber salad.
Nor would I have ever imagined in my wildest dreams that someday I would love cucumber salad. With just a little thought, it all makes sense to me now. Cucumbers are an indelible part of summer. There’s never been a question in my mind where I stand on summer and anything associated with it; this salad has the season written all over it. Try this simple salad today, get your summer on.
We also found this Swedish Cucumber Salad with Dill and Parsley that you’re sure to love! It’s from Shockingly Delicious!
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 sprig fresh dill, washed and finely chopped
- 2 green onions, washed and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded (optional)
Instructions
- Place cucumber slices in large colander and toss with salt. Place colander over kitchen sink and allow to drain for 30 to 60 minutes
- In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar, mix well and set aside.
- Place drained cucumber slices in large mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise and vinegar mixture, along with remaining ingredients.
- Gently fold with large wooden spoon.
- Refrigerate for one hour before serving, covered and sealed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
That is a perfect summertime dish, and it looks so fresh and good!
I love cucumber salad. My aunt use to make it all the time
This is my kind of meal! Love it!
What a perfect summer salad! Thank you for sharing
i think this would be a great lunch or side dish with dinner. thanks for sharing!
I love dill and cucumber. It’s practically impossible to get dill here in Ecuador but in Finland it’s a really popular herb. I really miss it!
Summer veggies are perfect for this kind of recipe!
Thanks for the recipe – you know – I’ve never tried to grow dill in my garden – I should look into that.
I absolutely LOVE fresh dill, and I am always looking for new recipes with it. Thanks!
Oh that dressing looks really good! I’m saving this recipe!! Love cucumbers!