Best 5 Dilly Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Dilly cucumber salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is made with fresh cucumbers, onions, and dill, and is dressed with a simple vinegar-based dressing. This salad is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers from your garden, and it is also a healthy and low-calorie dish. There are many different recipes for dilly cucumber salad, but they all share some common ingredients and techniques. The cucumbers are typically sliced thinly, and the onions are diced. The dill is usually chopped, and sometimes other herbs, such as parsley or chives, are also added. The dressing is typically made with vinegar, sugar, and salt, and sometimes other ingredients, such as mustard or mayonnaise, are also added. This article provides three different recipes for dilly cucumber salad, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic dilly cucumber salad, made with fresh cucumbers, onions, and dill, and dressed with a simple vinegar-based dressing. The second recipe is a creamy dilly cucumber salad, made with fresh cucumbers, onions, and dill, and dressed with a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar. The third recipe is a spicy dilly cucumber salad, made with fresh cucumbers, onions, and dill, and dressed with a spicy dressing made with chili peppers, vinegar, and sugar.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMONY-DILLY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Zesty lemon zest, tasty dill, and a teensy bit of sugar all combine with cucumbers to make a super-duper tasty combo. The recipe says 4 servings, but I ate it all myself. Does not keep well, so only make as much as you will be eating right away.

Provided by MyFoodWontKillYou...Really

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the mayonnaise until smooth; fold in the diced cucumber. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

DILLY CUCUMBER SALAD



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In England, where I was born and raised, friends get together twice a year for English tea. We'd serve an assortment of dishes, and this cucumber salad was always a favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, dill and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard vinegar mixture. Stir sour cream into cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

DILLY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Okay, I used to be a prep cook for the Fresh Market. Most things there aren't home-made, or made from scratch. However, the Dilly cucumber salad is! It is also one of the only things I liked that I used to make when I worked there. The Fresh Market uses a bottled vinegar and oil called "Fresh Expressions" if I remember...

Provided by Maggie May Schill

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

FOR OIL VINEGAR DRESSING
1 1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp salt
1/2 Tbsp ground black pepper
4 clove garlic, pressed and chopped
1/2 pinch red pepper flakes (a little less than a pinch should do well.)
1 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
3-4 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar (i say 3-4 tablespoons, but really adjust to your taste.)
FOR SALAD
4 medium cucumbers
1 pt plum tomatoes
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. For oil and vinegar dressing: Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
  • 2. For Salad: (Remember:Rinse and dry tomatoes and cucumbers.)
  • 3. With a vegetable peeler peel off some of the peel on the cucumbers. (I left some of the peel on the cucumbers for visual effect.)
  • 4. Remove ends of cucumbers and cut cucumbers in half length-wise.
  • 5. With a metal spoon, remove the seeds from the cucumbers. (seeds in the salad are yucky!)
  • 6. Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices.
  • 7. Mix slice cucumbers, red onions and red tomatoes together. Mix in the chopped dill.
  • 8. Add your oil and vinegar dressing to the salad and toss. Chill before serving.

BETTY CROCKER DILLY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Betty Crocker Dilly Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sour cream
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 medium cucumbers or 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, garlic, sugar, salt and dill weed. Stir in cucumbers. Sprinkle with snipped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

DILLY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is the best cucumber salad recipe I have found. It tastes better as it sits in the fridge! If you have home grown cucumbers that don't have the waxy coating on them, you don't have to peel.

Provided by J_Chapin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dill
1 teaspoon salt
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
1 medium sweet onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together except cucumber.
  • Add cucumber and stir well.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: English or Persian cucumbers are ideal for this salad because they have thin skins and few seeds. If using regular cucumbers, peel them before slicing.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the marinade more easily.
  • Use fresh dill: Fresh dill has the best flavor, but you can use dried dill if you don't have any fresh on hand.
  • Make the marinade ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld together.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors develop and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Dilly cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, sour, or garlicky, there is a dilly cucumber salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy side dish, give dilly cucumber salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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