Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and gently toss. Let stand for 15 minutes to draw out excess water from the cucumbers.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
After 15 minutes, gently squeeze out any excess water from the cucumbers and red onion using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Discard the liquid. This step is crucial for preventing a watery salad.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, white vinegar, granulated sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the creamy dressing over the squeezed cucumbers and red onion. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Before serving, give the salad another gentle stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
- 2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and gently toss. Let stand for 15 minutes to draw out excess water from the cucumbers.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
After 15 minutes, gently squeeze out any excess water from the cucumbers and red onion using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Discard the liquid. This step is crucial for preventing a watery salad.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, white vinegar, granulated sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the creamy dressing over the squeezed cucumbers and red onion. Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Before serving, give the salad another gentle stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min