Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a quick and refreshing side dish perfect for warm weather or as a light accompaniment to any meal. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy and herby sour cream dressing, it combines crisp textures with a creamy, flavorful sauce that can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons red vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, red vinegar, fresh dill, sugar, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, then season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: Add the thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions on top of the sour cream dressing. Gently stir or toss the mixture to ensure the vegetables are completely coated with the dressing.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the salad immediately at room temperature for a fresh crunch, or refrigerate it for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill, enhancing its taste and refreshing qualities.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- The sugar is optional; omit it for a tangier dressing.
- Chilling the salad improves flavor infusion but is not required.
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a milder taste.
- This salad is best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
