Creamy Cucumber Salad
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a cool, refreshing side dish made with crisp cucumbers, onions, and a tangy sour cream dressing. It’s the perfect balance of creamy and zesty, making it ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light accompaniment to grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional for richness
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh dill chopped (or ½ tsp dried dill)
- ½ tsp sugar optional
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare cucumbers: Slice cucumbers thinly (peeling optional). If cucumbers are watery, sprinkle slices with a little salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise (if using), vinegar or lemon juice, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add cucumbers and onion to the dressing and toss until well coated.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve cold.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers or seedless cucumbers for best results.
- For a lighter version, replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Best served the same day to maintain cucumber crunch.