Description
This Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. The combination of crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and a creamy dill dressing makes this salad a standout addition to your table.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
Red Onion:
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions, and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream and mayonnaise.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be made a few hours ahead.
- Pat the cucumbers dry before mixing to reduce excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
