Polish Cucumber and Sour Cream Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, Polish Cucumber and Sour Cream Salad is a simple yet elegant side dish that celebrates the beauty of fresh, wholesome ingredients. This traditional Polish recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers, tangy sour cream, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and the earthy fragrance of fresh dill, creating a creamy, herbaceous dressing that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. Enhanced with the crunch of red onion and a touch of sugar, this salad is not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer BBQs, holiday dinners, or a quick weekday accompaniment. Serve this cooling cucumber salad as a refreshing counterpart to hearty mains or enjoy it on its own for a light and satisfying snack.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. You can peel them if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds texture and color.
Step 2
Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture.
Step 3
While the cucumbers are resting, finely chop the fresh dill and thinly slice the red onion into very small half rings.
Step 4
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the dressing is smooth.
Step 5
Pat the cucumbers dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove the released moisture.
Step 6
Add the cucumbers, red onion slices, and fresh dill to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together gently until the cucumbers are evenly coated.
Step 7
Taste the salad and adjust the salt, sugar, or lemon juice as needed for balance.
Step 8
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (918.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 603.1 |
| Total Fat 46.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2531.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.3g | |
| Protein 12.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 428.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1023.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories