Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or as a light accompaniment to any meal. The creamy dressing pairs beautifully with the crisp cucumbers and hints of fresh dill.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- English cucumbers work well for fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Adjust dill and vinegar to taste for a tangier or more herbaceous flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
