Delicious Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe for Summer Refreshment
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish perfect for summer gatherings. With its crisp cucumbers and tangy dressing, it’s a delightful addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 English cucumbers
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp dill
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Start by peeling the 2 English cucumbers. This is important to remove any bitterness. Use a vegetable peeler for a clean, smooth finish.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Aim for uniform slices to ensure even mixing and flavor distribution. This should take around 3 minutes. Place the slices in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp dill, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp sugar. Whisk the mixture until it's smooth and well-combined, which should take about 2 minutes. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices in the large bowl. This is your moment to bring it all together! Gently toss the cucumbers with the dressing until they're fully coated. Be careful not to crush the cucumbers during this step; you want to maintain their crispness.
- If you're adding the optional 1/2 red onion, thinly slice it now and sprinkle it into the bowl. Toss again gently to combine, which should take about 1 minute.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, and you'll know it's ready when the cucumbers are slightly wilted and the dressing has thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: For a creamier texture, allow your dressing to sit for a few minutes before mixing with the cucumbers. Be cautious with the salt; too much can draw excess moisture from the cucumbers, making your salad watery. A mandoline slicer can make slicing the cucumbers quick and uniform.