Creamy Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers in creamy herby dressing with red onions. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
03 - 3/4 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Prepare:
01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
05 - Serve chilled. Stir before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing clings perfectly to every crisp slice without sliding off
- It actually gets better after a day in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prep
02 -
- Skiping the salting step means your salad will be watery within an hour
- Make it at least a few hours ahead, the flavor develops beautifully with time
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- If the dressing seems too thick, add a teaspoon of water or vinegar at a time
- Taste before serving and adjust salt since different brands of sour cream vary in sodium