CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD
This creamy cucumber salad features crisp cucumber slices in a tangy, dill-infused sour cream and mayo dressing. Cool, refreshing, and easy to prepare, it’s a perfect summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- ⅓ cup sliced white or red onion (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice cucumbers (about ¼″ thick). If using regular cucumbers, peel and scoop out seeds.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, dill, vinegar, sugar, and about 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add cucumbers and onions, gently tossing to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Right before serving, taste and adjust salt and pepper; garnish with extra dill if desired.
Notes
- Salt and drain cucumbers before mixing to avoid a watery salad.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 2–3 days; do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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