Creamy Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and easy Creamy Cucumber Salad, perfect for outdoor gatherings or a light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, slice them thinly, and sprinkle with salt if needed for texture.
- Make the Dressing: Combine sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Combine and Toss: In a large mixing bowl, add sliced cucumbers and pour the dressing over. Gently toss to coat.
- Chill: Cover and let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir, taste, adjust seasoning, and serve in a bowl garnished with dill or cucumber slices.
Notes
Great as a side dish for grilled meats or on its own as a light lunch. Also, feel free to customize with additional ingredients like feta or spicy elements.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Summer Salad, Refreshing Side