Description
Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish that combines crispy cucumbers with a rich and flavorful sour cream dressing. Its simple preparation and fresh ingredients make it an ideal choice for quick dinners and gatherings.
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
- Combine the sliced cucumbers and red onions in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the sour cream, white vinegar, fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumbers and onions, and gently fold to ensure everything is well coated.
- Serve the salad in a decorative bowl.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the taste.
Feel free to substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier version of the dressing.
This salad pairs well with grilled meats and is an excellent potluck dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
