Best 8 Cucumber Dill And Orzo Salad Recipes

HERBED ORZO WITH FETA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
• Add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

BEST-EVER CUCUMBER DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander. Generously sprinkle salt over cucumber; let sit until water starts to bead on the slices, about 10 minutes. Drain water from cucumber slices.
• Whisk sour cream, vinegar, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Mix cucumber, onion, and celery into dressing until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.

CUCUMBER DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well., In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

ORZO WITH FETA, TOMATOES, AND DILL

Steps:

• Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Let stand at least ten minutes
• Meanwhile, cook orzo in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente
• Drain orzo and toss with tomato mixture. Add feta and toss again.

CUCUMBER, YOGURT AND DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Quarter the cucumber pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the onions and season with salt. Mix to combine as you prepare the rest of the salad. This will start to draw out moisture, which will help thin out the dressing.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, hot sauce and garlic. Add the dill and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and mix to combine. Let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve!

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL

Steps:

• Combine sliced cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let sweat for 1 hour. Drain liquid and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
• Combine white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and simmer until liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and stir in dill.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

CUCUMBER AND DILL SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and split them in half. Scoop out the seeds with a melon ball cutter. If using seedless cucumbers, it is not necessary to cut in half or to remove the seeds.
• Slice the cucumbers crosswise. There should be about 4 cups. Put the slices in a mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Add more seasonings such as vinegar, sugar and so on to taste, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

CUCUMBER, DILL AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in orzo, and cook for 8 to 9 minutes or until orzo is tender. Drain well. 2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chopped dill, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add cooked orzo, tossing to coat. Cover and chill until orzo is cold. 3. Stir cucumber and cheese cubes into orzo mixture. Cover and chill until ready to serve.