Creamy Cucumber Salad
Craving something refreshing? Try this Creamy Cucumber Salad! It's the perfect blend of crisp cucumbers and a tangy, creamy dressing. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a side dish for your favorite grilled meats. Make it tonight for a taste of summer!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Mandoline
Ingredients
- ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Distilled white vinegar
- 2 small cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Granulated sugar or honey
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 English cucumbers about 1 ½ pounds
- ½ red or yellow onion Thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream with vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, and dill.
- Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the cucumbers into ¼ inch thick slices.
- To the bowl with the dressing, add the cucumbers and the sliced onions. Toss well for the dressing to coat the cucumbers.
- Optional: chill in the fridge before serving for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with a grind of fresh cracked black pepper, and serve.
Notes
- Experiment: Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences.
- Cucumbers: You can use any variety of cucumbers.
- Peeling: Peel and remove seeds if desired; with English cucumbers, I don’t typically remove the peel.