Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad with Feta
A quick and easy creamy cucumber dill salad with tangy feta, fresh dill, and a luscious sour cream dressing, perfect for light and refreshing summer side dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (115 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- Juice of half a lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice 2 medium English cucumbers. Peel if desired.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the sliced cucumbers and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes. Then gently squeeze out any excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup sour cream, juice of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic (if using), and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the drained cucumbers, 4 oz crumbled feta cheese, and ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (if using) into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly without breaking up the feta too much.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Drain cucumbers well to avoid sogginess. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for best flavor. Let the salad chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor. Taste before adding extra salt due to feta’s natural saltiness. Use quality feta cheese for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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