Garlic Dill Cucumbers – Crisp, Tangy & Herb-Infused Summer Snack or Side

🎉 Introduction

There’s nothing more refreshing than crisp, cold cucumbers on a hot day—unless you level them up with garlic, dill, vinegar, and just the right touch of seasoning. These Garlic Dill Cucumbers are crunchy, tangy, and incredibly addictive. They make the perfect chilled side dish, sandwich topper, or low-calorie snack.

This quick-pickled cucumber salad is ready in just 10 minutes and keeps beautifully in the fridge for days. Whether you’re meal-prepping, grilling out, or looking for a fresh veggie dish to balance a heavy meal, these garlicky cukes deliver BIG flavor with minimal effort.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Sharp knife or mandoline
• Cutting board
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Spoon or tongs
• Storage container with lid (glass or plastic)

🛒 Ingredients

• 3–4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2–3 garlic cloves, finely minced or thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• ¼ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar (optional, balances tang)
• Optional add-ins:
  • Red pepper flakes for heat
  • Thinly sliced onion
  • Cracked mustard seeds

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Slice the Cucumbers

• Wash and dry 3–4 cucumbers.
• Slice into thin rounds (¼-inch or thinner) using a knife or mandoline.
• Place in a large bowl.

Step 2. Add the Flavor

• Add the following to the bowl:
  • 2–3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sugar (optional)

Step 3. Mix Thoroughly

• Toss everything together using a spoon or clean hands.
• Make sure all slices are coated evenly with the dressing and herbs.

Step 4. Let It Chill

• Let the cucumbers sit for at least 10–15 minutes at room temperature before serving, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for even more flavor.
• Transfer to a sealed container for storage.

Step 5. Serve & Enjoy

• Serve cold as a side, topping, or refreshing snack.
• Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or extra fresh dill before serving.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4–6
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Rest time: 10–60 minutes
• Total time: ~20 minutes (hands-on)

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Flavor improves with time—they’re even better on day two!
• Reheating not needed. Always serve cold or room temperature.

🥄 Variations

• Creamy Version: Add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for creamy garlic dill cucumbers.
• Spicy Kick: Add ¼ tsp chili flakes or sliced jalapeños.
• Pickle-Style: Let sit overnight for more of a quick-pickle taste.
• Asian-Inspired: Use rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cilantro instead of dill.
• Onion Lovers: Add thin red onion slices for tang and crunch.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. What kind of cucumbers work best?
English (seedless) or Persian cucumbers are ideal because of their tender skin and crisp texture. Regular cucumbers also work—just peel and seed them first.

2. Can I use dried dill?
Yes. Use 1 tsp dried dill in place of 2 tbsp fresh dill.

3. How long should they marinate?
They’re good after 10 minutes but best after 1–2 hours. Even better the next day!

4. Do these taste like pickles?
They’re a hybrid—fresh like a salad but with that tangy, herby, briny vibe of pickles.

5. Are they keto or low-carb?
Yes! Just omit the sugar or use a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol.

6. Can I make these in advance?
Yes—make up to 3 days ahead. The flavor deepens over time.

7. What dishes go well with garlic dill cucumbers?
Perfect with grilled meats, sandwiches, grain bowls, falafel, or roasted veggies.

8. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely! It scales easily. Just adjust salt and vinegar to taste.

9. Will garlic overpower the dish?
Not if balanced. You can always start with 1 clove and add more to taste.

10. Can I turn this into a full salad?
Yes! Add tomatoes, onions, feta, or even chickpeas for a hearty cucumber salad.

🏁 Conclusion

These Garlic Dill Cucumbers are the crunchy, zesty, herb-packed snack you didn’t know you needed. They’re fresh, fast, and fuss-free—perfect for summer sides, BBQ spreads, or straight-from-the-fridge snacking. Keep a jar in the fridge and thank yourself later for this simple flavor-packed upgrade to everyday cucumbers!

Adam

Garlic Dill Cucumbers – Crisp, Tangy & Herb-Infused Summer Snack or Side

There’s nothing more refreshing than crisp, cold cucumbers on a hot day—unless you level them up with garlic, dill, vinegar, and just the right touch of seasoning. These Garlic Dill Cucumbers are crunchy, tangy, and incredibly addictive. They make the perfect chilled side dish, sandwich topper, or low-calorie snack. This quick-pickled cucumber salad is ready in just 10 minutes and keeps beautifully in the fridge for days. Whether you’re meal-prepping, grilling out, or looking for a fresh veggie dish to balance a heavy meal, these garlicky cukes deliver BIG flavor with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Rest time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 –4 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
• 2 –3 garlic cloves finely minced or thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• ¼ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar optional, balances tang
• Optional add-ins:
• Red pepper flakes for heat
• Thinly sliced onion
• Cracked mustard seeds

Equipment

• Sharp knife or mandoline
• Cutting board
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Spoon or tongs
• Storage container with lid (glass or plastic)

Method

 

Step 1. Slice the Cucumbers

1. Wash and dry 3–4 cucumbers.
2. Slice into thin rounds (¼-inch or thinner) using a knife or mandoline.
3. Place in a large bowl.

Step 2. Add the Flavor

1. Add the following to the bowl:
2. 2–3 minced garlic cloves
3. 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
4. ¼ cup vinegar
5. 1 tbsp olive oil
6. ½ tsp kosher salt
7. ¼ tsp black pepper
8. ½ tsp sugar (optional)

Step 3. Mix Thoroughly

1. Toss everything together using a spoon or clean hands.
2. Make sure all slices are coated evenly with the dressing and herbs.

Step 4. Let It Chill

1. Let the cucumbers sit for at least 10–15 minutes at room temperature before serving, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for even more flavor.
2. Transfer to a sealed container for storage.

Step 5. Serve & Enjoy

1. Serve cold as a side, topping, or refreshing snack.
2. Optional: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or extra fresh dill before serving.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Flavor improves with time—they’re even better on day two!

Reheating not needed. Always serve cold or room temperature.

🥄 Variations
Creamy Version: Add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for creamy garlic dill cucumbers.

Spicy Kick: Add ¼ tsp chili flakes or sliced jalapeños.

Pickle-Style: Let sit overnight for more of a quick-pickle taste.

Asian-Inspired: Use rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cilantro instead of dill.

Onion Lovers: Add thin red onion slices for tang and crunch.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. What kind of cucumbers work best?
English (seedless) or Persian cucumbers are ideal because of their tender skin and crisp texture. Regular cucumbers also work—just peel and seed them first.

2. Can I use dried dill?
Yes. Use 1 tsp dried dill in place of 2 tbsp fresh dill.

3. How long should they marinate?
They’re good after 10 minutes but best after 1–2 hours. Even better the next day!

4. Do these taste like pickles?
They’re a hybrid—fresh like a salad but with that tangy, herby, briny vibe of pickles.

5. Are they keto or low-carb?
Yes! Just omit the sugar or use a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol.

6. Can I make these in advance?
Yes—make up to 3 days ahead. The flavor deepens over time.

7. What dishes go well with garlic dill cucumbers?
Perfect with grilled meats, sandwiches, grain bowls, falafel, or roasted veggies.

8. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely! It scales easily. Just adjust salt and vinegar to taste.

9. Will garlic overpower the dish?
Not if balanced. You can always start with 1 clove and add more to taste.

10. Can I turn this into a full salad?
Yes! Add tomatoes, onions, feta, or even chickpeas for a hearty cucumber salad.

🏁 Conclusion
These Garlic Dill Cucumbers are the crunchy, zesty, herb-packed snack you didn’t know you needed. They’re fresh, fast, and fuss-free—perfect for summer sides, BBQ spreads, or straight-from-the-fridge snacking. Keep a jar in the fridge and thank yourself later for this simple flavor-packed upgrade to everyday cucumbers!