Description
Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish, perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad features crisp, garden-fresh cucumbers smothered in a rich, creamy dressing made with sour cream, dill, and vinegar. With its cool flavor profile, this salad is an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light snack. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for a few hours. Whether you’re heading to a picnic or hosting a barbecue, this Creamy Cucumber Salad will surely impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and minced onion; toss gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, salt, vinegar, dill weed, sugar, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently stir to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a delightful side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg