Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This creamy cucumber salad is a quick and refreshing side dish featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion tossed in a tangy sour cream and dill dressing. Ideal for a light lunch or accompanying grilled dishes, it offers a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons red vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, red vinegar, chopped fresh dill, granulated sugar (if using), and garlic powder. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Taste the dressing and add salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Combine vegetables and dressing: Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss or stir the mixture to fully coat the vegetables with the creamy dressing.
- Serve or chill: The salad can be served immediately at room temperature for a fresh bite, or refrigerated for about 1 hour for flavors to meld and the salad to chill, which enhances the taste and texture.
Notes
- Using English cucumbers is preferred for their thin skin and fewer seeds, but regular cucumbers can also work.
- Adjust vinegar and sugar quantities to taste for desired sweetness or tang.
- This salad is best consumed within 24 hours to maintain crispness of the cucumbers.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives to vary the flavor profile if desired.
- To reduce the salad’s calorie content, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
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