Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and quick side dish, perfect for warm days or as a cool complement to any meal. It features thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made with sour cream, white vinegar, fresh dill, and subtle seasonings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad balances crisp textures with smooth, herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish (optional)
- Additional fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the vegetables: Using a sharp knife or mandoline, cut the red onion into thin slices. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then slice them thinly as well. Use paper towels to pat the cucumber slices dry to remove excess moisture and prevent a watery salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, white vinegar, minced fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Stir the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss the salad: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions into the dressing bowl. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the vegetables with the creamy mixture without bruising the slices.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, sprinkle additional fresh dill and freshly ground black pepper over the salad for extra flavor. Serve the salad immediately or cover and chill it in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Patting cucumbers dry helps keep the salad from becoming watery.
- For extra crunch and color, you can add sliced radishes or bell peppers.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and makes it more refreshing.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 3 days as the cucumbers soften over time.
- Use fresh dill for the best herbal flavor; dried dill can be substituted but use less.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
