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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad Recipe with Dill

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A fresh, creamy cucumber, tomato, and red onion salad with dill that is easy to prepare, perfect for summer, and full of bright, tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (soaked in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumbers and tomatoes under cold water. Slice cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick) and chop tomatoes into bite-sized chunks (about 1 inch or 2.5 cm pieces). Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness, then drain well.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper, starting with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few cracks of pepper, adjusting after tasting.
  3. Finely chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill and gently fold it into the dressing until evenly distributed.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion slices. Pour the creamy dill dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual plates and garnish with extra fresh dill.

Notes

Soaking the red onion in cold water mellows its sharpness. Thin cucumber slices keep the salad crunchy without becoming watery. Season lightly at first and adjust after the salad rests to avoid over-salting. Best eaten within a few hours; store dressing separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, creamy salad, summer salad, dill salad, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, red onion salad

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