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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

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This Creamy Cucumber Salad features thinly sliced cucumbers and onions tossed in a tangy and flavorful sour cream dressing with fresh dill. It’s a refreshing, easy-to-make salad perfect as a light side dish or accompaniment for summer meals.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill

Salting

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Dressing

  • ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Salt the cucumbers: Place the thinly sliced cucumbers into a colander and toss them with the kosher salt. Set the colander in the sink or over a plate to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture from the cucumbers. Let this sit for 20 minutes.
  2. Wash and drain: Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove most of the salt. Drain well to remove excess water.
  3. Add ingredients to a bowl: Transfer the drained cucumbers to a mixing bowl and add the thinly sliced red onion, green onions, and roughly chopped dill. Mix gently to combine.
  4. Make the creamy dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), white wine vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, and ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir together: Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss everything together gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative.
  • If you prefer a tangier salad, increase the amount of vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Make sure to rinse the salted cucumbers well to prevent the salad from being too salty.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • Fresh dill is preferred for the best flavor, but dried dill can be used in a pinch (use about 1 teaspoon).

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