This creamy dill cucumber salad is easy to make and comes together in under 10 minutes. Made with crisp garden cucumbers, fresh dill, and a simple mayonnaise dressing; it's cool, tangy, and full of flavor. Make it for a delicious side for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
"This is so delicious! Theres not too much mayo (even though I love mayo) and the dill is just right. Also love that its not packed with sugar. Couple minor suggestions for anyone interested - you can take your cucumber slices, salt them just a little, and let them sit in a colander for a bit. This will draw out the excess moisture that way the dressing doesnt get too runny and it wont be as soggy next day. My family also prefers just a touch more vinegar but thats completely up to each persons taste. Awesome recipe - so refreshing."
★★★★★- Rachel
I make this salad all summer long and it never gets old. There's just something delightfully special about the crisp bite of garden cucumbers combined with the fresh dill and tangy dressing. It's a simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to throw together. I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo -Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make creamy dill cucumber salad.
- cucumbers- My grandmother always used fresh garden cucumbers. However, English cucumbers will be great also.
- sweet white onion- White onion offers a milder flavor, but red onion and Vidalia onions are a great substitute.
- dill-My grandmother sometimes made this salad with dried herbs when the dill wasn't pretty. The dried dill is also good if you don't like a real strong dill flavor.
- mayonnaise
- white wine vinegar- You can substitute with regular white vinegar.
- sugar
- garlic- You can substitute with garlic powder.
Steps
Making this cucumber dill salad is easy. Follow these instructions:
- Thinly slice cucumbers. I use a mandolin slicer for perfect cutting.
- Finely chop onion and mix with cucumbers in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl; mix garlic, dill, mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add dressing to cucumbers. Mix well.
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Helpful Tips
- Use a mandoline to cut your cucumbers. It quickly cuts my cucumbers evenly and with exact thickness.
- You can serve it immediately, but I like it to allow the flavors to build by leaving it in the fridge for an hour or more before serving. However, this cucumber salad can get a bit watery if you leave it overnight. It is best served the day of making it.
- If you are trying to go low carb, you can omit the sugar or use a sugar substitute.
About the recipe
My Grandma Kriz always made this dill cucumber salad as part of her summer meals. My uncle grew cucumbers and dill in his backyard garden and would bring them over freshly picked for her. The cucumbers carried that summery garden fragrance and his dill was so vibrant and flavorful.
My grandmother would thinly slice the fresh cucumbers, chop up the dill, and mix with her simple ingredients. In just a few minutes, she'd have an incredible dill cucumber salad on the table.
I could hardly wait to dig in. It became one of my favorite dishes growing up, and now it's a treasured family side we all enjoy together.
If you enjoyed this creamy dill cucumber salad with mayonnaise recipe, check out her hashbown casserole and olive pimento cheese recipes. They are incredible also.
Please leave me a comment below if you make this dill recipe, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your cucumber and dill salad on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad with Mayonnnaise
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- ½ sweet white onion
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic clove minced
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice cucumbers. I use a mandolin slicer for perfect cutting.2 cucumbers
- Finely chop sweet white onion and mix with cucumbers in a large bowl.½ sweet white onion
- In a separate bowl; mix minced garlic clove, dill, mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.⅓ cup finely chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon garlic clove, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Add dressing to cucumbers. Mix well. You can serve immediately, but for best results, chill in refrigerator an hour before serving.
KJ says
Excellent and refreshing. I added a bit more vinegar and sugar to help add more liquid- i like when the cucumbers separate more and don’t stick together.
Melanie Shaw says
Wanted something simple and delicious to use our 1st fresh picked cucumbers and dill. My son isn't one for mayo, but he loved this! Definitely will be on the menu all summer!!
Moop Brown says
I don't think I've ever thought to combine mayonnaise and cucumber together but this looks really tasty and like something I need to try.
Tristin says
Brought this salad to a last minute bbq and it was a huge hit! Loved how easy it was to prepare.
Hayley Dhanecha says
What a refreshing and delicious salad! Going to make again next week for my friends and family:)
Natalie says
Cucumbers are delicious, my favorite summer vegetables. I loved your version of its salad, so refreshing, thank you!
Amy Liu Dong says
Such an easy, delicious, and healthy salad recipe to make, and I am sure everyone will love it!
Daniela Weiner says
This Cucumber Dill Salad has become my favorite summer side dish!
Jessica says
You really can't beat a good cucumber salad on a hot summer day and this one is just that. It's simple, fresh, and delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
LaKita says
This cucumber salad is so light, fresh, and delicious! The perfect balance of crunchy cucumber and fresh dill, the perfect summer salad!
Amanda Mason says
I loved every single bite of this recipe! It's perfect as a light side dish to a nice and light dinner. It paired perfect with the salmon I grilled!
Janet Baxley Hall says
This recipe has become a favorite! We grow our own herbs to insure we have dill all spring and summer for this recipe. My husband loves it. Thanks AFORKSTALE for this goodie!
Rachel says
This is so delicious! Theres not too much mayo (even though I love mayo) and the dill is just right. Also love that its not packed with sugar. Couple minor suggestions for anyone interested — you can take your cucumber slices, salt them just a little, and let them sit in a colander for a bit. This will draw out the excess moisture that way the dressing doesnt get too runny and it wont be as soggy next day. My family also prefers just a touch more vinegar but thats completely up to each persons taste. Awesome recipe — so refreshing
Ashley Adekoje says
Light, summery and fresh! So delicious
Jackie Kiner says
Great cucumber salad. I prefer fresh dill over the dried dill. This is my second batch, I can eat the entire bowl!
Julie says
Simple and delicious- thanks for the recipe!
Gene says
Easy, simple and so appreciate the low carb and sugar options.
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
I love a cucumber salad during the summer time! Dill and cucumbers are a perfect pairing!
Emily Kriz says
One of my favorites that grandma used to make and I had forgotten all about it !! Thanks for putting this up your the best cousin ever! xoxo
Darie says
Yummy! Hi Katie! I just started to make this salad recently. I use some sour cream with a touch of mayo, lemon juice instead of vinegar and green or red onions for color. Lots of fresh dill! Hadn't thought about a little sugar but I'm sure it balances the flavors. I'll give it a try.
Sometimes I'll even throw in a little horseradish for a kick. Any ideas on how to get it to last more than one day? Mine gets soggy the next day, if there's any left!!
Katie says
I love the lemon juice and red onion idea! I am intrigued over the horseradish… I have no idea how to prevent it from being soggy. We usually don't have too much left over. Thanks for the great tips!