Herbed Cucumber and Dill Salad
Herbed Cucumber and Dill Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cucumbers, large, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: Place the peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced cucumbers in a colander. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water. This step helps prevent a watery salad.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the red onion: While the cucumbers are draining, thinly slice the small red onion.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Rinse and dry cucumbers: After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove the excess salt. Pat them very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a crisp and flavorful salad.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Combine ingredients: Add the dried cucumbers, sliced red onion, finely chopped fresh dill, and finely chopped fresh parsley (if using) to the bowl with the creamy dressing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Toss and chill: Gently toss all ingredients until the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving cold.
⏱️ 1 min
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Herbed Cucumber and Dill Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cucumbers, large, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, small, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: Place the peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced cucumbers in a colander. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water. This step helps prevent a watery salad.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the red onion: While the cucumbers are draining, thinly slice the small red onion.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Rinse and dry cucumbers: After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove the excess salt. Pat them very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a crisp and flavorful salad.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Combine ingredients: Add the dried cucumbers, sliced red onion, finely chopped fresh dill, and finely chopped fresh parsley (if using) to the bowl with the creamy dressing.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Toss and chill: Gently toss all ingredients until the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated with the dressing. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving cold.
⏱️ 1 min