Description
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish featuring fresh cucumbers, zesty sour cream, and dill. Perfect for summer picnics or casual dinners, it brings a delightful crunch and flavor that everyone loves, making it a wonderful addition to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 english cucumbers, approximately 1-1¼ pounds, sliced ⅛-inch thick
- ¼ cup sliced red onion, ⅛-inch thick, from about a quarter of a medium onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers and red onions in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the sour cream, white vinegar, fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well mixed.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Gently fold the mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to a decorative serving bowl.
Notes
For added flavor, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Feel free to substitute other fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for a different twist.
This salad pairs nicely with grilled dishes or as a refreshing side at potlucks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
