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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe for a Refreshing Summer Side

This Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe is a refreshing summer side that blends crisp cucumbers and zesty red onions with a luscious sour cream dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Cucumbers Choose firm varieties like English or Persian.
  • 0.5 pieces Red Onion Thinly sliced.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat for a rich texture.
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Adds brightness.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Balances the tang.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
  • 1 pinch Garlic Powder Subtle hint of garlic.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Mandoline
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash cucumbers under cool water and slice them thinly. Thinly slice the red onion and pat both dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, white vinegar, fresh dill, sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold cucumbers and red onion into the dressing.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  5. Before serving, stir gently and garnish with additional dill and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make the salad at least an hour ahead for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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