Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad with Fresh Dill and Lemon
A light and creamy cucumber and tomato salad with alemon-dill dressing, perfect as a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes diced (see note below for alternatives)
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic optional, for added flavor
Herbs and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup natural sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice and Dice: Thinly slice the cucumber, dice the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. If desired, mince the garlic for a subtle, added flavor.
- Combine in a Bowl: Place the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, garlic (if using), chopped parsley, and dill in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber, tomato, and onion mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. For the best flavor, serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal
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