Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish made with thinly sliced English cucumbers coated in a creamy mixture of sour cream, dill, white vinegar, and seasonings. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for a light snack or to accompany a meal, and served chilled for maximum crispness and flavor.
- Author: Kai
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Salad
- 2 English cucumbers
- ½ Red onion (optional)
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp dill
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- Prepare Cucumbers: Peel the English cucumbers and slice them thinly to ensure the salad has a crisp and delicate texture.
- Mix Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped dill, white vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and sugar. Stir everything together until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Salad: Place the sliced cucumbers (and optionally the thinly sliced red onion) into a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently until all slices are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to become nicely chilled and crisp.
- Serve: Serve the creamy cucumber salad cold as a refreshing side dish or light snack.
Notes
- Peeling the cucumbers is optional depending on your texture preference.
- Red onion adds a slight sharpness but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Adjust vinegar and sugar to taste for preferred tanginess and sweetness.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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