Creamy Cucumber Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Fresh cucumbers in a tangy herbed sour cream dressing—ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
03 - 3/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
05 - Serve chilled. Stir before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in minutes but tastes like you fussed over it
- It actually gets better after sitting in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep or picnics
02 -
- Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them sit for ten minutes before making the salad if you want extra crispness, then pat them dry
- The salad will release liquid as it sits, which is normal and actually improves the texture of the dressing
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to score stripes down the cucumber before slicing, it makes the finished salad look restaurant fancy
- Fresh dill stems can be tucked into the container to infuse more flavor as the salad sits