Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad perfect as a cool side dish. Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed in a tangy sour cream and vinegar dressing with fresh dill for a light, flavorful salad ideal for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cucumbers
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline for even pieces.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, white vinegar, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing: Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing bowl and gently toss until all slices are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Chill the salad: For best flavor, cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers for a thinner skin and fewer seeds.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Add a pinch of sugar if you prefer a slightly sweeter dressing.
- Best served chilled as a side dish to grilled meats or sandwiches.
- Fresh dill is key to adding a bright, herbaceous flavor.
Keywords: Creamy cucumber salad, sour cream salad, cucumber side dish, fresh dill salad, easy summer salad
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