This Easy Cucumber Dill Dip is cool, creamy and has a touch of sriracha sauce for extra kick. Serve it with fresh veggies for a delicious appetizer!
I found this recipe for cucumber dill dip in my grandma’s huge collection of recipes, and I finally got around to trying it out. I love a good dip recipe — chip dips, veggie dips — it doesn’t really matter. I love them all! My grandmother made everything from scratch, but my mom usually bought dips from the store.
My kids love dipping chips and veggies as much as I do, so I started making my dips from scratch. In fact, this is how I got them to start liking raw fruits and veggies! Homemade dips are really easy to make, and they taste way better than anything you can get from the store.
I love cucumbers, and I absolutely love the fresh flavor of dill — the scent is intoxicating! So when I found this cucumber dill dip recipe, I knew I had to try it ASAP!
This dip recipe is super easy, and you probably have most of the ingredients you need already. I like to keep cucumbers on hand for snacking, so I only had to buy some fresh dill.
Originally, I meant to follow the recipe as closely as possible, but as usual, I ended up changing a few things. Instead of using scallions, I added dried minced onions. I just think they add more flavor. I also used one large cucumber instead on two medium ones, and I added some sea salt.
And finally, I added sriracha sauce instead of the hot pepper sauce mentioned in the original recipe. Since this is a retro recipe, I’m thinking that most people would have used Tabasco Sauce or something like it. But since I had sriracha on hand, that’s what I used.
Actually, the sriracha adds just the tiniest bit of heat, so it’s more of a flavor boost. It just gives the dip a little something extra, know what I mean? So if you’re thinking it might be too spicy, don’t worry. My kids had no problem with it!
I cut up some fresh veggies and added a few crackers to go with the dip, and I served it to the kids for an after school snack. They loved it!
How To Make Easy Cucumber Dill Dip
A cool, creamy dip made with fresh dill, cucumbers and a little bit of sriracha sauce for extra flavor. It's perfect for potlucks, parties and picnics!
- 1 8-oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoons dried minced onions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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In a medium-sized bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth
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Add the mayonnaise, and beat until creamy
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Stir in the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
The flavors are even better after the dip sits in the fridge for a little while.
This easy cucumber dill dip is perfect for parties, potlucks or any spring or summer gathering. Serve it with fresh veggies, chips or crackers and it makes a delicious appetizer!
My family loved it, and I hope you do too!
Happy Snacking,
Is it weird that I can almost taste how amazing this dip is by looking at the photo? It looks so cool and creamy and overall perfect!
It’s not weird at all! Thanks, Erren. 🙂
My kids devour veggies with dip so we usually go that route for meal time. I’m excited to try this for myself though because I love the added kick!
It’s really a great way to get the kids to enjoy veggies. 😉
This sounds so tasty! Love the dill!
I love fresh dill — I would add it to so many things if I could!
Cucumber and dill are SUCH a classic combination, and I know without a doubt that my family is gonna LOVE this dip!
You can’t go wrong with the classics!
What a delicious looking dip! I can see myself eating it with everything!
Thanks, Cathy. I even put some on our tacos. 🙂
I adore cucumber dill dip. It’s one of our favorites!
Ours, too. I can’t stop eating it! 🙂
This dip sounds so tasty and refreshing! You can never go wrong with the cucumber/dill combo. 🙂
I just pinned your Easy Cucumber Dill Dip, it looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen