Description
This Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of cool cucumbers, tangy sour cream, and fresh dill creates a deliciously creamy salad that pairs well with grilled meats or as a light lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Sauce:
Salad:
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the dressing, then toss gently to coat all the vegetables.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- If cucumbers release excess liquid, pat them dry with paper towels before mixing.
- Best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
