Creamy Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, perfect as a side dish for summer meals.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cucumbers and onions to the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in fresh dill if using. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish.
Notes
For best results, use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a crisper texture.