Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad combining thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions with a tangy sour cream and dill dressing. Perfect as a light side dish, this salad offers a cool, crisp texture with the subtle flavors of vinegar and fresh herbs.
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
- Slice Vegetables: Cut the red onion into thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline. Wash the cucumbers, then slice them thinly as well. Pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring the salad doesn’t become watery.
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, white vinegar, minced fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed to create a creamy dressing with balanced flavors.
- Toss Salad: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss the ingredients together until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dill dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with extra fresh dill and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve immediately for a crisp texture or cover and chill the salad for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This salad tastes best when made at least 1 hour in advance and chilled to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- For make-ahead convenience, slice and store the cucumbers and onions separately, then toss with the dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
