Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

This creamy cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish, featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and a tangy cream dressing. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor—plus, it’s super easy to make! The addition of dill and a splash of lemon elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness. It's an easy side dish that pairs well with any meal! Cool, creamy, and bursting with flavor—this cucumber salad is the side dish you never knew you needed! 🥒

  • 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers
  • 1/2 medium purple or yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (can use plain Greek yoghurt as an alternative)
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (and a pinch of black pepper for seasoning)
  1. Prep the Veggies:
  2. o Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. If you like them extra crisp, leave the peel on; if you prefer them milder, peel them first.
  3. o Thinly slice the onion and soak in ice-cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, if desired.
  4. Make the Creamy Dressing:
  5. o In a bowl, combine the sour cream, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Toss It All Together:
  7. o In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers and onions with the creamy dressing. Be generous, make sure everything is coated!
  8. Let It Chill:
  9. o Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes so the flavors meld together perfectly. For extra flavor, you can let it sit even longer!
  10. Serve and Enjoy:
  11. o Serve this salad as a side dish with grilled meats, BBQ, or as a healthy snack. It’s refreshingly addictive!
Salad
American
VegetarianDiet
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Prep Time 20 mins
Courses: ,
Servings: 4
Calories: 111
Description
This creamy cucumber salad is the ultimate side dish, featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and a tangy cream dressing. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor—plus, it’s super easy to make! The addition of dill and a splash of lemon elevates it to a whole new level of deliciousness. It's an easy side dish that pairs well with any meal! Cool, creamy, and bursting with flavor—this cucumber salad is the side dish you never knew you needed! 🥒
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs cucumbers
  • 1/2 medium purple or yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (can use plain Greek yoghurt as an alternative)
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (and a pinch of black pepper for seasoning)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prep the Veggies:
  2. 2

    Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons. If you like them extra crisp, leave the peel on; if you prefer them milder, peel them first.

  3. 3

    Thinly slice the onion and soak in ice-cold water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, if desired.

  4. 4
    Make the Creamy Dressing:
  5. 5

    In a bowl, combine the sour cream, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

  6. 6
    Toss It All Together:
  7. 7

    In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers and onions with the creamy dressing. Be generous, make sure everything is coated!

  8. 8
    Let It Chill:
  9. 9

    Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes so the flavors meld together perfectly. For extra flavor, you can let it sit even longer!

  10. 10
    Serve and Enjoy:
  11. 11

    Serve this salad as a side dish with grilled meats, BBQ, or as a healthy snack. It’s refreshingly addictive!

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4 ServingCalories:111kcal

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