Description
Cool summer days call for classic Cucumber Salad, a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers, tangy sour cream, and zesty dill. This simple side dish delivers creamy comfort that complements grilled meats and picnic spreads, inviting you to savor each cool, creamy bite.
Ingredients
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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
Main Ingredients:
- 680.39 g (24 ounces) cucumbers
- 1/2 medium purple or yellow onion
- 172.5 g (6 ounces) sour cream
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen dill, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a zesty dressing by whisking sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a small mixing vessel until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully peel cucumbers if needed, then slice into delicate translucent rounds or half-rounds depending on their size, ensuring uniform thickness for optimal texture.
- Finely slice onions into gossamer-thin ribbons, creating a complementary accompaniment to the cucumber slices.
- Transfer cucumber and onion slices into a spacious mixing bowl, preparing them for the creamy coating.
- Moments before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable medley, using gentle folding motions to ensure each slice is luxuriously enrobed with the tangy mixture.
- For maximum flavor development, allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, permitting the ingredients to meld and intensify their taste profile.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish, garnishing with additional fresh dill sprigs for a vibrant visual and aromatic touch.
Notes
- Customize cucumber thickness by using a mandoline or sharp knife for consistent, delicate slices that absorb dressing perfectly.
- Reduce moisture by salting cucumber slices and letting them sit for 10 minutes, then patting dry to prevent watery salad texture.
- Transform this recipe into a low-fat version by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream, maintaining creamy consistency with fewer calories.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh chopped chives or mint alongside dill for a vibrant herbal dimension that elevates the classic salad profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 92 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 238 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg