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Creamy Cucumber Salad

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πŸ₯’ Enjoy a refreshing and creamy cucumber salad that’s bursting with fresh herbs and a tangy dressing for a perfect side dish.
🌿 This salad is easy to prepare, light, and great for meals anytime you want a crisp, flavorful addition.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

– 2 English cucumbers, sliced into ΒΌ-inch pieces

– β…“ cup sliced white onion (optional)

– Β½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

– 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

– ΒΌ cup chopped fresh dill

– 3 tablespoons white vinegar

– Β½ teaspoon granulated sugar

– 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

1-First, wash and slice 2 English cucumbers into ΒΌ-inch pieces for that perfect crispness.

2-If you’re using the optional β…“ cup sliced white onion, soak it in cold water for a few minutes to lessen its sharpness before draining.

3-In a separate bowl, whisk together Β½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ΒΌ cup chopped fresh dill, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, Β½ teaspoon granulated sugar, and start with 1/8 teaspoon salt.

4-Once the dressing is fully mixed and creamy, gently toss the cucumber slices and onion with it to coat everything evenly.

5-This ensures each bite is full of flavor without any sogginess. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to enhance the taste, then adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

6-Garnish with extra fresh dill if you want to add a pop of color and freshness.

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Notes

πŸ₯’ Use English or Persian cucumbers for their thin skins and crisp texture.
πŸ§… Soak onions to reduce their pungency and enhance salad balance.
🌿 Prepare the salad up to 4-5 hours ahead by storing vegetables and dressing separately to keep cucumbers crisp.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Refrigeration Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing and chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 77 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 47 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg