Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
A fresh, tangy, and creamy cucumber salad with red onion and dill, perfect as a cooling summer side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers (English or Kirby)
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- ½ cup sour cream (full-fat preferred)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into thin rounds about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Set aside.
- Peel and thinly slice half a medium red onion. Optionally soak in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain well.
- Rinse fresh dill, pat dry, strip leaves from stems, and finely chop to yield about 3 tablespoons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, and dill. Pour dressing over and gently toss until evenly coated, avoiding overmixing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
- Before serving, stir gently and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve cold.
Notes
Chill the salad for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and keep cucumbers crisp. If salad looks watery after chilling, gently toss and drain excess liquid for firmer bites. Soaking red onion slices in cold water mellows their sharpness. Fresh dill is recommended for best flavor; dried dill can be used but is less vibrant. For dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with dairy-free yogurt and use vegan mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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