Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and quick-to-make side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy, dill-infused sour cream dressing. Perfect for warm weather or as a crisp accompaniment to grilled dishes.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 24 ounces cucumbers, sliced (about 6 cups or 12 mini cucumbers)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined. Season the dressing with sea salt and black pepper to your taste, ensuring a balanced and flavorful base for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss all the ingredients together until the cucumbers and onion are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve: The salad can be served immediately for a fresh and crisp taste or chilled in the refrigerator for later use, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use mini cucumbers or Persian cucumbers.
- Chilling the salad for 30 minutes enhances the flavor fusion.
- Adjust garlic powder and salt to taste.
- Can be garnished with additional fresh dill before serving.
- Great as a side for grilled meats or picnic meals.
