Creamy Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and nostalgic creamy cucumber salad that brings together crisp cucumbers, tangy dressing, and fresh dill for a delightful summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 small red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers, peel if desired, and slice thinly. Sprinkle with salt and let sit if they are watery.
- Slice the Red Onion: Peel and slice the onion thinly, separating the rings.
- Make the Creamy Dressing: In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Combine It All Together: Add cucumbers and onions to the dressing and toss gently.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Serve with grilled meats or as a light snack. Can be prepared a day in advance for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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