Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe That Brightens Your Summer Meals
This creamy cucumber salad recipe offers a refreshing mix of cucumbers and sour cream, perfect for summer meals.
Equipment
- mandoline
- Mixing bowl
- - Knife
- - Paper towels
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups English Cucumbers peeled and seeded
- 1 teaspoon Salt for drawing out moisture
- 1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
- 1 cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice Cucumbers: Cut your English cucumbers into ⅛ to ¼-inch rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife for uniform slices.
- Salt Cucumbers: Arrange the sliced cucumbers on paper towels, sprinkle them with salt, and let them rest for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, minced garlic, fresh dill, white vinegar, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the drained cucumbers and onion with the dressing until well-coated.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, keeping cucumbers and dressing separate for best texture.
Notes
Don’t skip the salting step to avoid a watery salad. Use fresh dill for the best flavor and consider Greek yogurt for a lighter option.