Description
Cool cucumber salad brings summer freshness to your plate with crisp dill and tangy sour cream dressing. Simple ingredients blend seamlessly for a refreshing side that delights with each creamy, herbal bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 cups (710 ml) thinly sliced peeled cucumbers
- 1 cup (240 ml) thinly sliced red onion
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Whisk together sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and garlic powder in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform dressing.
- Slice cucumbers and red onion into thin, delicate rounds, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent flavor distribution.
- Gently fold the cucumber and onion slices into the creamy dressing, carefully rotating the ingredients to achieve complete and even coating.
- Seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective flavor profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the vegetables’ crisp texture.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing accompaniment to main dishes, garnishing with additional fresh dill if desired.
Notes
- Select crisp, firm cucumbers for the best texture and crunch in your salad.
- Slice cucumbers thinly and uniformly to ensure even coating and consistent flavor distribution.
- For a lighter version, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add protein.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped dill or chives just before serving to enhance the herb’s vibrant flavor and appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg