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
3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 400 g)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 100 g)
½ cup sour cream (120 g)
1 tablespoon white vinegar (15 ml)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (4 g)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar (4 g)
½ teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (0.5 g)
Instructions
Thinly slice cucumbers and red onions.
Pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
Add cucumbers and onions to the dressing and toss gently.
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