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Wooden Table Set with a Bowl of Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad, Wooden Spoon, Fresh Dill and Scallions
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5 from 2 votes

Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

This creamy cucumber salad will be your new favorite side dish! Made with cucumber slices, red onion, scallions and dill in a luscious cashew-based dressing that you'd never guess was dairy-free, it's packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Soak Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed
  • cup water, plus more as needed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds thinly sliced cucumber (about 3 medium cucumbers)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup sliced scallions
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Place the onion slices in a small bowl or cup and cover them with cold water. Let the onion soak while you make the dressing.
  • Place the cashews, ⅓ cup of water, garlic, red wine vinegar, and ½ teaspoon of salt into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an s-blade. Blend until smooth.
  • Place the cucumber slices, dill and scallions into a large bowl. Drain the onions and add them to the bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the veggies and stir to coat. Add more water if the dressing seems too thick.
  • Season the salad with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg