Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad perfect for family dinners and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional extras: sliced radishes, chopped chives, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them paper-thin into rounds or ribbons.
- Salt and drain: Place the slices in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, sugar, and black pepper.
- Add herbs and onion: Stir in dill and drained red onion. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss and rest: Fold cucumbers into dressing until coated. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Finish: Toss before serving and add a flourish of dill and black pepper.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Can be made vegan with plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy salad, summer salad, healthy side dish, easy recipe