Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
A quick, refreshing summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers and red onion tossed in a creamy dill dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice them thinly—about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
- Peel and cut the onion in half. Thinly slice one half into half-moon shapes, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to reduce sharpness, then drain well.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add the cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers crisp up. Toss gently before serving.
Notes
If cucumbers release too much water, drain some before tossing with dressing to avoid a watery salad. Add fresh dill just before serving for best flavor. Soak onions in cold water to reduce sharpness if desired. For vegan version, substitute sour cream and mayo with coconut yogurt and vegan mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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