Best 8 Dilled Cucumber Salad Recipes

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**Dilled Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Side Dish for Any Occasion**

Experience the crisp and refreshing taste of dilled cucumber salad, a classic summer side dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. This versatile salad features thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy dressing made with fresh dill, vinegar, sugar, and a touch of mustard seeds. With three variations to choose from, you can customize the salad to your liking. Enjoy the classic dilled cucumber salad, or try the creamy version made with sour cream and mayonnaise, or the sweet and tangy version with the addition of pineapple. No matter which variation you choose, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a refreshing side dish for your everyday meals.

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CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This salad couldn't be easier. Simply slice the peeled cucumber as finely as you can and macerate it in sugar, vinegar, salt and chopped dill. This makes quite a lot of liquid as it sits in the refrigerator, but it's meant to.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium or 1 1/2 large seedless cucumbers
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
1/4 cup finely chopped dill

Steps:

  • Peel and finely slice cucumbers into wafer-thin circles. Place in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour over cucumbers, and turn them well to mix. Add dill, mix again and adjust salt to taste. Spread in a shallow serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, up to 4 hours.

DILLED CUCUMBER-TOMATO SALAD



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A lightly seasoned yogurt dressing beautifully coats juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumber.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, dill weed, sugar and salt.
  • Fold in tomatoes and cucumber. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

DILLED CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND CELERY SALAD



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We developed this mid-summer salad to use an overabundance of fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and celery. This recipe makes more dressing than you need for the salad, but it will keep almost forever in the refrigerator.

Provided by Tom and Agnes

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon dill seed
1 tablespoon honey
⅓ cup buttermilk salad dressing and seasoning mix
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 ⅓ cups milk
1 cup white vinegar
2 large cucumbers, quartered and thinly sliced
3 tomatoes, cubed
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ onion, sliced and quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place water and dill seed in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Whisk in honey and salad dressing mix, then pour mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, and vinegar until smooth.
  • Place cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and salt into a separate bowl, and pour half of the dressing onto the vegetables; toss well. Cover, and refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 609 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

DILLED TUNA-CUCUMBER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Sandwich     Fish     Herb     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Tuna     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6 1/8-ounce can water-packed white tuna, drained
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
2 small green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Mix well. Season generously with pepper. Serve salad chilled.

DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This Dilled Cucumber Salad is great for a picnic, or it can be served as a side for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 English cucumbers
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill, finely chopped, plus dill sprigs for garnish (optional)
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Halve cucumbers lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds. Slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick pieces. Place in a colander set over a bowl, and toss with 2 teaspoons salt; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Remove cucumbers from colander, and pat dry with paper towels. Add to bowl with yogurt dressing; toss to combine. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 g, Protein 1 g

NORWEGIAN DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This wonderful Taste of Home recipe is quick, easy and surprisingly tasty. Versions of this salad are found all across the colder parts of Europe in one form or another. I prefer the sour cream version over the mayonnaise version.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Norwegian

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill, rough chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients then stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cucumber     Summer     Sour Cream     Dill     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
two 1-pound unwaxed cucumbers

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the sour cream, the mayonnaise, the lime juice, the dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Score the cucumbers lengthwise with the tines of a fork, cut them crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, and stir them into the dressing.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cucumbers that are crisp and firm.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly so that they absorb the dressing more easily.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed.
  • You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, onions, or radishes.
  • If you like a sweeter salad, you can add a tablespoon of sugar or honey to the dressing.
  • For a tangier salad, you can add a tablespoon of vinegar to the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Dilled cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With only a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and healthy salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this dilled cucumber salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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