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This iconic salad adds the perfect cool crunch, creamy complement, and fresh flavors to so many menus. Pair it with any grilled protein or other backyard meals. 

Prep: 10 mins + 20 mins resting Total: 30 mins
Servings: 8 (Makes 4½ cups) 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds (4 to 5 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pure honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup thinly sliced white onion (~½ of a small onion)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander in the sink. Sprinkle the ½ teaspoon salt over top and gently toss to coat. Let the cucumbers sit that way for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing the excess liquid to run off into the sink. 
  2. While the cucumbers are resting, in a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, heavy cream, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and pepper until mixed; set aside.
  3. After the cucumbers have sat for 20 to 30 minutes, gently squeeze out any excess liquid from them, then pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels or a clean dish towel. 
  4. Add the sliced cucumbers, onion, and dill to the bowl with the dressing and toss until the cucumbers are well coated.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Substitutions: 

– May sub ½ cup sour cream for the Greek yogurt
– May sub half-and-half for the heavy cream
– May use white vinegar or fresh lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar
– May use a red onion instead of a white onion
– May use ½ teaspoon dried dill in place of the fresh dill

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: ⅛ of the recipe or ~ ½ cup
  • Calories: 56
  • Fat: 4 g
  • (Sat Fat: 2 g)
  • Sodium: 110 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 4 g
  • (Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g)
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 13 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Molly Slama