Dairy-Free Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream

Elevate your summer side dishes with this Dairy-Free Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream, a refreshing plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Crisp cucumber slices and delicate red onion are tossed with a velvety cashew-based "sour cream" infused with zesty lemon juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, and savory seasonings like garlic and onion powder. Fresh dill adds a burst of vibrant flavor, perfectly complementing the creamy dressing. This vegan and dairy-free recipe is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a light, guilt-free lunch. Serve it chilled for the ultimate crisp and cool bite that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 0.5 large red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes, then drain and rinse.

Step 2

While the cashews soak, wash the cucumbers and peel them if desired. Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the cucumber and onion mixture.

Step 5

To make the dairy-free sour cream, place the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into a blender.

Step 6

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is well combined.

Step 7

Taste the dairy-free sour cream and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Pour the prepared sour cream over the cucumber mixture, tossing well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately for a fresh and crisp texture, or let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(976.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	825.0

Total Fat 50.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1817.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 32.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.4mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2063.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 34.5%