Description
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a smooth sour cream and dill dressing. Perfect for a quick summer salad or to accompany grilled dishes, it offers a delightful balance of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous flavors with minimal prep and no cooking required.
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 the onion: Cut the red onion into thin slices using a sharp knife or mandoline to ensure even, delicate pieces that blend well in the salad.
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then slice them thinly. Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and keep the salad from becoming watery.
- Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, white vinegar, minced fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, and garlic powder until smooth and fully combined.
- Toss the salad: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions to the dressing bowl, gently tossing to coat every slice evenly without bruising the vegetables.
- Garnish: Optionally sprinkle additional fresh dill and freshly ground black pepper over the salad to enhance the aroma and flavor.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately for a crisp texture or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow flavors to meld. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For best results, slice cucumbers and onions as thinly as possible to maximize dressing coverage and flavor absorption.
- If you prefer a lighter dressing, substitute half the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- The salad can be made a few hours ahead to develop deeper flavor; just give it a gentle stir before serving.
- Use fresh dill for the brightest herbal flavor; dried dill can be used but reduce quantity to 1 tablespoon.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and suitable for a vegetarian diet.
