Creamy Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers and red onions in a tangy sour cream dressing with fresh dill. A refreshing summer side ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
03 - 3/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Method:
01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
05 - Serve chilled. Stir before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The creamy dressing clings perfectly to every cool, crunchy bite
- It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prep
02 -
- The salad releases liquid as it sits, so don't panic if it looks a bit watery the next day
- This tastes best when served very cold, so plan accordingly
03 -
- Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them sit for thirty minutes before dressing if you prefer a crunchier texture
- A mandoline makes quick work of uniformly thin vegetables