Best 14 Cucumber Dill Sauce Recipes

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Cucumber dill sauce, a refreshing and creamy sauce, is a versatile condiment that complements various dishes. Often served chilled, it is typically made with fresh cucumbers, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, and additional seasonings. Whether you're seeking a dip for vegetable crudités, a topping for grilled salmon, or a dressing for a crisp salad, this versatile sauce adds a delightful touch of cool, creamy, and herbaceous flavor to any meal. With its ease of preparation and minimal ingredients, cucumber dill sauce is a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire, sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

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SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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This grilled entree may sound fancy, but it's actually a fuss-free way to prepare salmon. You can easily make the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator until mealtime.-Carole Holder, Norman, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
2/3 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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Make and share this Salmon With Cucumber-Dill Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amber Dawn

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lb salmon fillet
3/4 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup unpeeled cucumber, finely chopped (about 1/2 small)
1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to low, add salmon. Simmer 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • While salmon cooks, combine yogurt, cucumber, dillweed, and salt; stir well.
  • Gently transfer salmon to a serving platter, using two spatulas; spoon cucumber sauce evenly over salmon.

POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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From "The South Beach Diet" copyright 2003. (Save 2 fillets to use in Poached Salmon Spinach Salad for tomorrow's lunch.)

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chablis (or dry white wine)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
6 peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh dill
2 bay leaves
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small lemon, sliced
6 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, 1/2-inch thick
1/3 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely chopped
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
fresh dill sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • For the salmon: Combine the wine, water, bouillon, peppercorns, dillweed, bay leaves, celery, and lemon in a skillet. Bring to a boil; cover.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the salmon to the mixture in the skillet and cook for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
  • To prepare Cucumber-Dill Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, dill, and mustard.
  • To serve: place the fillets on individual serving plates. Spoon the sauce evenly over the fillets. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 59.9, Sodium 147.8, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 24.2

MY ENGLISH FRIEND MAGGIE'S FAVORITE SIMPLE SUPPER: POACHED SALMON WITH DIJON DILL SAUCE, CUCUMBER AND DARK BREAD, NEW POTATOES WITH MINT



My English Friend Maggie's Favorite Simple Supper: Poached Salmon with Dijon Dill Sauce, Cucumber and Dark Bread, New Potatoes with Mint image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings plus 3 reserved for

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds red skinned small new potatoes
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, a handful of leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
7 (6-ounce) portions fresh Norwegian salmon fillets, individually packaged in fish department or market
2 cups dry white wine
2 to 3 cups water
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Bouquet of fresh tarragon, dill and parsley sprigs, tied with kitchen string
1 bundle fresh watercress, washed and trimmed
1/2 English or seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
4 slices pumpernickel bread, quartered
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped herbs, a few sprigs each tarragon, dill and parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Add a generous amount of coarse salt to the water, a few healthy pinches. Reduce heat to medium and boil covered until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Place salmon fillets in a large deep skillet or divide between 2 skillets if you do not have a pan large enough to accommodate all 8 portions. The additional portions will provide the cooked salmon for salmon cakes on another night. Pour wine and water into the pan so that just the very top of the salmon is exposed. Add a bay leaf and a bouquet of a few sprigs each fresh tarragon, dill and parsley to the pan and set it down into the liquid. Place the pan or pans over high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cover the pan. Poach salmon for 10 minutes or, until fish is firm and opaque.
  • Drain your potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add butter to the pot and turn potatoes to coat them lightly in the butter. Sprinkle the mint and sugar over the potatoes.
  • Combine sour cream with Dijon mustard and chopped herbs in a small bowl.
  • Remove salmon from the cooking liquid with a thin spatula. Reserve 3 portions of the salmon and place in the refrigerator or freeze for salmon cakes meal.
  • To serve, place a piece of salmon on a plate and garnish with sauce. Serve pumpernickel squares, watercress and sliced cucumber along side the fish. Add minted red potatoes to the plate and serve.

BROILED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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Salmon is a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so I try to prepare it once a week. That means I'm always looking for new recipes. This is a particularly good one. We like the texture of the cooked fish paired with the cool cream sauce. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 salmon fillet (10 ounces)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. Place salmon on a broiler rack coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle the fish with curry, then spray with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 7-9 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Cucumber     Summer     Sour Cream     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Transfer to colander and rinse well. Pat cucumber dry with paper towels.
  • Mix cucumber, sour cream, milk and dill in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

SALMON AND SPINACH TERRINE WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Fish     Bake     Salmon     Scallop     Spinach     Fortified Wine     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12 as a first-course

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry vermouth
18 ounces skinless boneless salmon fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 ounces bay scallops
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
Cucumber-Dill Sauce
Fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray nonstick spray inside 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 6 minutes. Cool.
  • Finely chop salmon and scallops in processor. Add shallot mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. With machine running, gradually add cream and process just until puréed.
  • In medium bowl, mix spinach with 1 cup salmon purée. Spread half of remaining purée in pan. Spread spinach mixture over purée in pan. Spread remaining salmon purée over spinach mixture. Cover with buttered waxed paper.
  • Place loaf pan in roasting pan. Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come 1/2 inch up sides of loaf pan. Bake terrine until thermometer inserted into center registers 140°F, about 55 minutes. Transfer loaf pan to rack and cool. Remove waxed paper. Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Invert terrine onto platter. Cut crosswise into 12 slices. Transfer 1 slice to each plate. Spoon Cucumber-Dill Sauce alongside. Garnish with dill sprigs.

SALMON WITH PEAS, PEA TENDRILS, AND DILL-CUCUMBER SAUCE



Salmon with Peas, Pea Tendrils, and Dill-Cucumber Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Broil     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Salmon     Spring     Shower     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 2 1/2-pound center-cut wild salmon fillet, skin and pinbones removed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Peas and Pea Tendrils with Lemon Dressing
Dill-Cucumber Sauce

Steps:

  • Brush small rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Place salmon on prepared baking sheet. Mix orange juice and lemon juice in small bowl; pour over salmon. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over salmon; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler. Broil salmon, without turning fish over, until just opaque in center, watching closely and turning baking sheet once for even broiling, about 12 minutes. Using 2 wide spatulas, transfer salmon to platter. Surround with Peas and Pea Tendrils with Lemon Dressing. Serve with Dill-Cucumber Sauce.

SARASOTA'S CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD IN A CREAMY DILL SAUCE



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Classic and nothing fancy, but a great summertime salad. Growing up in Michigan, we always had a big garden, as well as tons of tomatoes. This became one of my favorite salads. Now, my Mom used to make it with sour cream back in the days ... but nowadays, I use plain yogurt which I think makes it a bit lighter. However, you can still use sour cream or even a mix of the two if you prefer.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 large plum tomatoes, lightly seeded and diced (roma tomatoes)
1 large English seedless cucumber, peeled and cut in half moons
1 shallot, thin sliced
1/4 cup plain yogurt (you can use sour cream or even a mix of the two if you want)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, minced (more or less to taste, start with 1 teaspoon and you can always add more)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Dressing -- Mix the yogurt, shallot. garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set to the side.
  • Salad -- In a medium bowl add the cucumbers and tomatoes. Now, if you can't find a seedless cucumber, use a "regular" cucumber and lightly seed it. .
  • Add the dressing to the salad along with the fresh dill and toss lightly.
  • Serve -- I love to serve mine over a bed of fresh greens and broiled fish on the side. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 12.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 1.7

COLD POACHED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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Make and share this Cold Poached Chicken Breasts With Cucumber Dill Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium cucumber, peeled seeded and grated
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 chicken breasts, poached and chilled

Steps:

  • Place grated cucumber in a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 15-30 minutes.
  • Rinse under cold water and squeeze dry.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cucumber with remaining ingredients except chicken.
  • Stir to mix well. Season with additional salt to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve over chicken.

SALMON AND SPINACH TERRINE WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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This is an elegant and fairly easy first-course. Most of the work is done by a food processor. And, it can be prepared well a day in advance. I looks as if you spent a lot of time preparing it. I'll never tell!

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry vermouth
18 ounces skinless boneless salmon fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 ounces bay scallops
1/2 cup fresh french breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 medium cucumber, peeled,seeded,cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
fresh dill sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325^F.
  • Spray an 8+1/2x4+1/2x2+1/2 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan over medium low heat, melt the butter.
  • Add shallots and saute 2 minutes, until tender.
  • Add the dry vermouth and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 6 minutes.
  • Place salmon and scallops in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add shallots mixture, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
  • With the machine running, add the whipping cream gradually, and process until just pureed.
  • Combine 1 cup salmon puree with the spinach in a medium bowl.
  • Spread half of remaining puree in pan.
  • Spread spinach/ salmon mixture over puree in pan.
  • Spread remaining salmon puree over spinach/salmon puree.
  • Cover with buttered wax paper.
  • Place loaf in a roasting pan.
  • Add enough hot water to come 1/2 inch up sides of loaf pan.
  • Bake terrine until center registers 140^F, about 55 minutes.
  • Place loaf pan on a rack and cool.
  • Remove wax paper.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill until cold-at least 4 hours or up to 1 day.
  • Invert terrine onto a platter.
  • Cut crosswise into 12 slices.
  • Place each slice on an individual serving plate.
  • Spoon Cucumber-Dill sauce alongside.
  • Garnish with dill sprigs.
  • Cucumber-Dill Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber and salt.
  • Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander and rinse well.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, sourcream, milk and dill.
  • Season.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)



Poached Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium cucumber(s), seedless
1 small uncooked onion(s), red, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp dill, fresh, minced or 1 tsp dried
1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
1 1/2 tsp horseradish sauce
8 oz plain fat free yogurt (I use greek yogurt)
3 cup(s) vegetable broth
3/4 cup(s) table wine, white, dry
1/2 medium (medium) lemon(s), cut into 3 slices
2 Tbsp dill, or 4 sprigs
1 1/4 pound(s) uncooked Atlantic salmon fillet(s), four 5 oz fillets
1 Tbsp capers, optional

Steps:

  • To make sauce, cut cucumber in half lengthwise; scrape out any seeds. Cut halves diagonally into very thin slices; place in a large bowl with onion. Add vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain cucumbers. Into yogurt, stir dill, garlic and horseradish. Stir yogurt mixture into cucumbers. Chill in refrigerator. In a deep skillet, bring stock, wine, lemon and dill to boil. Reduce heat; simmer liquid 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add salmon, cover and simmer until just cooked through, about 9 minutes per inch of thickness. Using two spatulas, transfer salmon to individual plates. Spoon sauce alongside salmon. Garnish with lemon wedges, dill sprigs and capers, if desired.

CHILLED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE



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A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It's a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of pace from heavy, cookout food. -Sheri Sidwell, Alton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 green onions, sliced
10 whole peppercorns
4 salmon fillets (5 ounces each)
DILL SAUCE:
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
4-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the water, wine, onions and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add salmon. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., With a spatula, carefully remove salmon; discard cooking liquid. Cool salmon for 10 minutes; refrigerate until chilled. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

POACHED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE



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Here's a simple dinner you can enjoy any day of the week. The dill sauce adds a refreshing tang to the sturdy fish. Serve the dish with a green salad and steamed seasonal vegetables such as asparagus. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 salmon fillets (1-1/4 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 lemon slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
SAUCE:
1 cup sour cream ranch dip
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
2 teaspoons grated onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place salmon in a large skillet with high sides, skin side down. Add onion, lemon slices, garlic, salt, bay leaf and enough water to cover salmon. Bring just to a boil. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients until blended. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: For the best flavor, use fresh, firm cucumbers that are not too watery. English or Persian cucumbers are good choices.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the flavors of the sauce better.
  • Use fresh dill: Fresh dill has a more intense flavor than dried dill. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the sauce chilled: The sauce is best served chilled. You can either refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving, or you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Cucumber dill sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor to grilled or roasted meats, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or chips. No matter how you choose to use it, cucumber dill sauce is sure to be a hit!

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