Description
This creamy cucumber salad recipe is a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish that’s perfect for summer picnics or BBQs. The combination of cool cucumbers, tangy dressing, and fresh dill creates a delicious dish that pairs well with grilled meats or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
Dressing:
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (plus more for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and chopped dill until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld. Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayonnaise.
- If your cucumbers are very watery, lightly salt them and let sit in a colander for 10–15 minutes, then pat dry before mixing into the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
