Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cool, crisp, and irresistibly creamy, this Creamy Cucumber Salad is the ultimate refreshing side dish for any meal! Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy sour cream-based dressing, this salad is elevated with the vibrant flavor of fresh dill, a hint of lemon juice, and a delicate balance of white vinegar and sugar. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light, chilled accompaniment to hearty mains. This easy-to-make salad combines simplicity with bold flavors, making it a go-to recipe for anyone craving a cool, crisp bite full of fresh, herbaceous goodness. Serve it cold, and watch it disappear from the table!
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Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Peel the cucumbers if desired and thinly slice them into rounds. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice half of a medium red onion. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Step 3
Chop the fresh dill finely and set aside.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped dill, white vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion slices. Gently toss everything together until the cucumber and onion slices are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and taste for seasonings. Adjust with more salt or pepper if necessary.
Step 8
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish with your meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1078.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 516.8 |
| Total Fat 36.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 86.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1317.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.2g | |
| Protein 13.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 384.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1333.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories