Description
This creamy cucumber salad is a nostalgic summer favorite featuring crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a tangy, herbaceous sour cream dressing. Easy to prepare and refreshingly cool, this old-fashioned side dish is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a light lunch. It’s the kind of dish that brings generations to the table.
Ingredients
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3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 400 g)
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1 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 100 g)
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½ cup sour cream (120 g)
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1 tablespoon white vinegar (15 ml)
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2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (4 g)
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar (4 g)
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½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder (0.5 g)
Instructions
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Thinly slice cucumbers and red onions.
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Pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels.
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In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
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Add cucumbers and onions to the dressing and toss gently.
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Garnish with extra dill or cracked pepper if desired. Chill before serving.
Notes
Patting cucumbers dry ensures a thicker, creamier salad.
Fresh dill is preferred, but dried works in a pinch.
For more tang, add a little more vinegar.
Can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days.
Add-ins like chives or mustard give it a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American