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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

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This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish, perfect for warm-weather meals. Featuring crisp cucumbers, tangy sour cream, fresh dill, and a hint of garlic and lemon, it combines simple ingredients to create a cool, flavorful salad that pairs well with a variety of main dishes.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers (2 English cucumbers or 7-10 small cucumbers)
  • 1/2 medium purple or yellow onion, thinly sliced

Herbs and Flavorings

  • 1 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sour cream (reduced fat is okay)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash and peel the cucumbers if desired. Slice the cucumbers thinly to ensure they absorb the dressing well and provide a crisp texture in the salad.
  2. Slice the Onion: Thinly slice half of a medium purple or yellow onion. Using thin slices will add a mild onion flavor without overwhelming the salad.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, fresh lemon juice, pressed or grated garlic clove, chopped dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the dressing is smooth and flavors are evenly distributed.
  4. Toss Salad Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers and onions into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly so each cucumber slice is coated with the creamy dressing.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to soak up the dressing. Serve chilled as a side salad.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh dill but frozen dill works in a pinch.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a lighter version.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste after chilling since flavors can intensify.
  • English cucumbers are preferred for their thin skin and fewer seeds but small regular cucumbers work well too.
  • This salad keeps well covered in the fridge for up to 2 days but is freshest eaten within 24 hours.

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