Description
Creamy Cucumber Cheddar Salad combines crisp cucumbers with sharp cheddar cheese in a rich and tangy creamy dressing, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and shredded cheddar cheese to the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped dill or parsley over the salad and mix lightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve cold as a side dish.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers or seedless cucumbers for less bitterness.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Add thinly sliced red onions or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg