Description
This delightful Creamy Cucumber Salad is crisp, tangy, and wonderfully refreshing. It’s the perfect easy side dish for any meal, from summer barbecues to weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 English or Persian cucumbers (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 tsp coarse salt (plus more for dressing)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, very finely minced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Thinly slice cucumbers. Place in a colander, toss with 1 tsp salt, and let drain over a bowl for 30-60 minutes. Gently squeeze out excess water.
- Make Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), white wine vinegar, sugar, minced red onion, chopped fresh dill, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine & Chill: Add drained cucumbers to the dressing. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins