Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a smooth sour cream dressing flavored with fresh dill, white vinegar, and a hint of garlic. Perfect for summer meals or as a cool accompaniment to grilled dishes, this salad is easy to prepare and can be made ahead for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut the red onion into thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline to ensure even, delicate slices. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, slice them thinly, and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps prevent a watery salad.
- Make Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, white vinegar, minced fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Toss Salad: Add the prepared cucumbers and red onion slices to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together, making sure the vegetables are evenly coated without breaking them.
- Serve or Chill: Garnish with extra fresh dill and a sprinkle of fresh black pepper if desired. Serve immediately for a crisp texture or cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This salad benefits from at least one hour of refrigeration before serving to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
- For longer storage, slice cucumbers and onions ahead of time and keep them separate, then toss with the dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: seventy-five
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
