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This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish, perfect for summer or any meal. With crisp cucumbers, tangy sour cream dressing, and a hint of garlic and dill, it's both light and flavorful. Simple to prepare, this salad is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weekday side.

Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Hannah
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6 as a side salad 1x

Description

This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish, perfect for summer or any meal. With crisp cucumbers, tangy sour cream dressing, and a hint of garlic and dill, it’s both light and flavorful. Simple to prepare, this salad is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weekday side.


Ingredients

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  • 680.39 g cucumbers (2 English cucumbers or 710 small ones)
  • 1/2 medium purple or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill, chopped
  • 172.5 g sour cream (reduced fat is okay)
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon)
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and pinch of black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing:
    In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables:
    Peel the cucumbers if needed, then slice them into thin rounds or half rounds (if using large cucumbers). Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl. Add the thinly sliced onion to the cucumbers.
  3. Assemble the Salad:
    Just before serving, pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the creamy dressing.
  4. Serve:
    Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2-3 hours before serving to maintain the salad’s freshness.

Notes

  • Chives Variation: Swap the onion with 1/3 cup of chives or green onions for a milder onion flavor.
  • Mayo Option: For an extra creamy texture, replace the lemon juice with 1-2 Tbsp of mayonnaise.
  • Greek Yogurt Substitution: You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. If using yogurt, omit the lemon juice for the right balance of flavors.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 58 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 148 mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg