Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
A quick and refreshing creamy cucumber dill salad perfect for summer, combining crisp cucumbers with a tangy, creamy dressing and fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers (English or Kirby), thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers well. Slice thinly about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Place cucumber slices in a salad spinner or colander to drain excess moisture for about 10 minutes.
- Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons or rings.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine sour cream, Greek yogurt, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer drained cucumbers to a large bowl. Add sliced onion and chopped dill.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly without smashing cucumbers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Notes
Drain cucumbers well to avoid watery salad. Thin slices about ⅛ inch thick are ideal for texture. Let salad chill at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream and yogurt with coconut or cashew cream and add lemon juice. Serve chilled but let sit 5 minutes at room temperature before serving for best creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150 grams)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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