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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Tomato Salad

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A quick and easy creamy dill cucumber tomato salad perfect for summer, featuring a luscious dressing and fresh veggies that make a refreshing crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (vine-ripened or heirloom preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (light mayo optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: thinly sliced red onion or scallions

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice the cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces, removing excess seeds if desired.
  2. Finely chop the fresh dill leaves and mince the garlic clove very finely.
  3. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. In a large bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, and chopped dill (reserve some dill for garnish). Pour the creamy dressing over the veggies and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  5. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. If short on time, even 5 minutes helps.
  6. Before serving, give the salad one last gentle toss and sprinkle reserved dill on top.
  7. If the salad appears watery after resting, drain any excess liquid before serving.

Notes

Slice cucumbers thin and even for best crunch. Drain watery tomatoes to avoid sogginess. Use fresh dill for best flavor. Toss gently to avoid bruising veggies. Chill before serving for best taste. Adjust creaminess by substituting half sour cream with Greek yogurt if desired. For vegan/dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan mayo.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, creamy dill dressing, summer salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, quick salad

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