Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Fresh Dill

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This easy creamy cucumber salad recipe comes together in minutes and makes the perfect side dish for hot summer days. 

If you’re a big fan of crisp cucumbers and fresh dill, you’ll love this quick, creamy dish. It’s light, refreshing, and pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, or summer potlucks. Using simple ingredients and very little prep, this creamy salad is a winner for even busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 4–5 small cucumbers (or 2-3 English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers)
• ½ cup mayonnaise (or mix it up with French mayonnaise)
• ⅛ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the cucumbers under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Peel cucumbers, if desired – this is a good idea if they have thicker skins or a waxy skin.
3. Slice cucumbers using a sharp knife.
4. Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl.
5. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
6. Stir until the creamy dressing is smooth and well blended.
7. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and mix gently to coat evenly.
8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Tips for Best Results

• Use Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers for their thin skins and fewer seeds.
• Slice the cucumbers thinly for better texture and flavor absorption.
• Add sliced red onions or sweet onion for a more onion salad style version.
• ​If you don’t have white wine vinegar, opt for substituting plain white vinegar.
• This salad tastes even better the next day once the flavors have blended.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

FAQs: Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

• What’s the best type of cucumber for this salad? We recommend Persian cucumbers or English cucumbers because they have thin skins and fewer seeds.
• Can I use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo? Yes, plain Greek yogurt makes a lighter sour cream dressing with added protein, but it will change the flavor. 
• What if I don’t have white wine vinegar? You can substitute regular white vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or champagne vinegar are very strong so they aren’t recommended.
• Can I add onions? Yes, thinly sliced red onions or sweet onions are a classic addition to cucumber recipes.
• Is this a healthy salad? This salad is lower in carbs and sugar than many salad dressings. For a healthier version, try this mayonnaise-free cucumber salad recipe. 
• How long does it last? Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best enjoyed within three days for maximum crispness.
• Can I make this salad in advance? Yes! In fact, the next day the flavors are even better. Perfect for meal prep and summer meals and picnics.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This is one of those summer salads you’ll turn to again and again. It’s cool, creamy, and made with fresh herbs. It uses just a handful of simple ingredients from any grocery store. You can make your own versions too, with fresh garlic, lemon juice, or even a touch of garlic powder.
• It’s the perfect cucumber salad recipe for barbecues, weeknight dinners, and hot summer days. It’s also one of those great recipes passed around at church picnics and potlucks.
• If you’re looking for cucumber recipes to use up garden cucumbers, this easy creamy cucumber salad is the way to go.

Serving Ideas and Variations

This easy creamy cucumber salad is one of those versatile dishes you can tweak in endless ways. For a picnic-ready twist, add sliced red onions for color and a little more punch. Love spice? Mix in a pinch of freshly ground black pepper or a dash of red pepper flakes. You can even stir in a spoonful of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for a tangier sour cream dressing.

Pair it with grilled chicken, salmon, or burgers for a complete summer meal. It also works well alongside pasta salads, baked beans, or roasted corn. You could serve it in lettuce cups for a light appetizer or tuck it into wraps for lunch. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh or the next day, it remains cool, crisp, and full of flavor. Don’t be afraid to make your own versions!

More Tips and Notes

• Add sliced yellow onions or sweet white onion for bite.
• Avoid large cucumbers with lots of seeds unless you peel the skin and remove the center with seeds.
• Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

Enjoy this delicious salad with grilled chicken, burgers, or all on its own. It’s one of those easy wins that makes summer meals feel special and uses up extra cucumbers from the garden.

Let us know in the comments how you make your best cucumber salad!

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Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Fresh Dill

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 –5 small cucumbers or 2-3 English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
• ½ cup mayonnaise or French mayonnaise
• ⅛ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Method

 

1. Wash the cucumbers under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Peel cucumbers, if desired – this is a good idea if they have thicker skins or a waxy skin.
3. Slice cucumbers using a sharp knife.
4. Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl.
5. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
6. Stir until the creamy dressing is smooth and well blended.
7. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and mix gently to coat evenly.
8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes before serving.