Creamy Cucumber Salad
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Description
Creamy Cucumber Salad brings together crisp cucumbers and sharp red onions coated in a smooth dressing made from sour cream, white vinegar, white sugar, and fresh dill. The cucumbers can be peeled or unpeeled depending on preference before slicing thinly to ensure even coverage of the dressing. The dressing combines mild acidity and sweetness that complements the cool crunch of the vegetables.
The salad is prepared by mixing the dressing ingredients thoroughly and tossing in the cucumbers and onions, then refrigerated to allow flavors to meld and to serve chilled. This makes it a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or as a light side for sandwiches and picnics.
The salad should be covered and refrigerated for at least one hour before serving to develop its full flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber can peel if desired, English
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, medium
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 Tablespoon dill minced, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers, if desired and slice into thin slices.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.