Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Heart-Healthy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream is the perfect light and refreshing dish for any occasion. Made with crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers, a luscious low-fat sour cream dressing, and vibrant notes of fresh dill and zesty lemon juice, this salad strikes the ideal balance between health-conscious and full-flavored. Garlic and a touch of olive oil add depth, while black pepper and salt enhance the natural flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple salad is a must-have side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing appetizer on a warm day. Serve it chilled to let the bright, tangy flavors truly shine.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 0.5 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers under cold running water. Peel them if desired, and then slice them thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for even thickness.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the low-fat sour cream, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the dressing.
Step 3
Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the sour cream mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers. Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumbers.
Step 5
Season the salad with black pepper and salt according to your taste preference.
Step 6
Gently toss the cucumbers in the dressing until they are evenly coated.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve the cucumber salad chilled as a delightful side dish or a refreshing appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (535.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 328.9 |
| Total Fat 20.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 0% |
| Sodium 665.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.3g | |
| Protein 9.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 272.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 940.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories