Description
This Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy summer side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a flavorful blend of mayo, sour cream, vinegar, and Italian herbs. It’s creamy, crunchy, and bursting with zesty flavor—perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and weekday meals.
Ingredients
180 ml (¾ cup) mayonnaise
60 ml (¼ cup) sour cream
15 ml (1 tbsp) red or white wine vinegar
2 tsp Italian seasoning
5 ml (1 tsp) olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp (3 g) salt
¼ tsp (1 g) black pepper
⅛ tsp (0.5 g) granulated sugar
3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar.
Chill the dressing for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours) to deepen the flavor.
Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion into ⅛–¼ inch rounds.
Toss the vegetables with the chilled dressing in a large bowl.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors meld. Tastes even better after 8 hours.
Notes
English cucumbers offer better crunch and fewer seeds.
The dressing intensifies in flavor after chilling—adjust seasoning to taste.
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a bright touch.
Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Best enjoyed within 2–3 days as cucumbers soften over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American