Experience the ultimate delight of a refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad featuring fresh dill, zesty sour cream, crunchy red onions! This light summer salad comes together effortlessly in just 5 minutes, making it the ideal side dish for your barbecues and picnics.
The tangy combination of sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and dill perfectly complements the neutral taste of cucumbers and red onions, leaving your taste buds craving more.
It’s a breeze to make and requires no cooking at all. Simply toss the ingredients in a bowl, and voilà!
*Jump to RecipeWhy I Love Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Tangy and Refreshing: The sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and dill blend together to create a burst of flavors, balanced beautifully with the cucumber and red onions.
- Quick and easy to make: This recipe comes together quickly without any cooking involved. Just mix the ingredients, and you’re good to go!
- Crowd Pleaser: Whether it’s a potluck or a party, this salad is always a hit among friends and family, guaranteed to impress even strangers.
- Ideal Snack or Side Dish: Light and refreshing, this cucumber salad makes for a perfect snack or side dish, allowing you to savor your daily dose of veggies!
How to Make Creamy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
Ingredients:
- Cucumbers: English cucumbers are recommended for their fewer seeds and thinner texture, but you can use Persian or any cucumber variety available.
- Red Onions: Opt for red onions for their slightly sweeter taste, but feel free to use white or yellow onions if that’s what you have.
- Sour Cream: You’ll need about ½ cup of sour cream; you can choose full-fat, light, or non-fat depending on your preferences.
- Fresh Dill: For the best flavor, fresh dill is preferred, but you can use dried dill in smaller quantities if fresh is unavailable.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds an extra layer of flavor to elevate the salad.
- Seasoning: Garlic powder, a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity, salt, and pepper are all you need.
Instructions for Creamy Cucumber Salad:
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, and garlic powder until well combined.
2. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Add thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions to the sour cream dressing.
4. Gently fold the sour cream and cucumbers together until well combined.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips for Making Creamy Cucumber Salad:
- To achieve even slices, use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to thinly slice cucumbers and onions. If unavailable, a sharp knife will do the trick.
- Fresh dill offers the best flavor, but you can use dried dill in moderation as it’s more potent.
- For an alternative to sour cream, you have the option of using either mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. If sour cream isn’t your favorite, feel free to substitute it with ½ cup of either mayo or Greek yogurt in this recipe.
- Taste the salad before serving and adjust seasoning according to your preference for salt, pepper, or vinegar.
- Serve the salad immediately for the best experience, as cucumbers may release water over time and make the salad soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I make creamy cucumber salad ahead of time?
It’s recommended not to make cucumber salad more than an hour in advance, as the cucumbers tend to release water, leading to a soggy salad. If you do have leftovers, they can be stored in the fridge for about 24-48 hours. You may want to drain off excess liquid or mix it back in.
2. How do you keep cucumber salad from getting watery?
Cucumbers have a high water content, making it difficult to prevent them from becoming watery. To reduce the water content, sprinkle some salt on the cut cucumbers and place them in a colander for about 30 minutes to draw out excess water.
3. Do I need to peel the cucumbers before adding them to the salad?
No, you can leave the cucumbers unpeeled if you prefer. The skin is packed with nutrients, and leaving it on saves time and adds a beautiful green hue to the salad.
Indulge in the goodness of this Creamy Cucumber Salad – an easy, healthy, and flavorful side dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer!
Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions to the sour cream dressing.
- Gently fold the sour cream and cucumbers together until well combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
