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Fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

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A light and refreshing summer salad featuring crunchy cucumbers and juicy tomatoes tossed in a tangy, creamy dill dressing. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues and casual meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 3–4 ripe tomatoes, chopped (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • About 2 tablespoons fresh dill sprigs, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended, Greek yogurt as lighter swap)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Thinly slice cucumbers about 1/8 inch thick. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, removing excess seeds if desired. Thinly slice red onion paper-thin; soak briefly in cold water if preferred to soften sharpness.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to evenly distribute.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, honey, and chopped dill until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The dressing should be creamy but pourable.
  4. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the salad base. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all slices. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld and veggies soak up the dressing.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lemon juice if needed. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

Notes

Slice cucumbers just before mixing to keep salad crisp. Avoid salting cucumbers early to prevent water release. Chill salad at least 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors. For vegan version, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt or cashew cream and honey with maple syrup.

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