Description
This Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is a refreshing, light, and creamy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Crisp cucumber slices combined with a tangy dill dressing create a cool, flavorful salad that’s a great complement to grilled meats or as a stand-alone snack.
Ingredients
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2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for balance)
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables: Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly. If you prefer, you can peel the cucumbers or leave the skins on for extra texture. Thinly slice the red onion as well.
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Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, fresh dill, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
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Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, add the sliced cucumbers and red onion. Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
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Chill and Serve: For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. The salad can be served immediately, but chilling it enhances the flavors.
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Garnish (optional): Before serving, you can garnish with a bit more fresh dill or a few extra cucumber slices for added freshness.
Notes
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If you prefer a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt or use a low-fat sour cream.
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To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to the point of mixing with the dressing and refrigerate. Add the dressing just before serving if you prefer your cucumbers to remain crisp.
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You can add other ingredients like cherry tomatoes, radishes, or even a bit of crumbled feta cheese for added flavor and texture.
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If the salad is too creamy for your taste, add a little more vinegar or lemon juice to balance it out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg