Creamy Cucumber Salad
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Description
This Creamy Cucumber Salad uses fresh English cucumbers sliced about 1/4-inch thick, optionally combined with thinly sliced white onion. The dressing is prepared by whisking sour cream, mayonnaise, freshly chopped dill, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt together until smooth. The cucumbers and onions are gently tossed in the dressing, then refrigerated for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the cucumbers to slightly soften.
The salad balances the crisp texture of cucumbers with the creamy, acidic dressing, accented by herbaceous dill and a mild sweetness from sugar. This cool salad works well as a refreshing complement to richer or grilled dishes.
When using field cucumbers, peeling and seeding them is recommended to avoid bitterness and excess moisture. Leftover salad can be refrigerated up to 2-3 days; it’s advisable to drain any accumulated liquid and stir before serving to maintain a pleasant texture.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber
- ⅓ cup white onion optional, sliced
For the Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dill chopped, chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and cut it into slices ¼-inch thick.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add the cucumbers and onions if using and gently toss well to coat.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh additional dill if desired.
Notes
- Peel and seed field cucumbers before using to reduce bitterness and excess water.
- Additional fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added for variation.
- Store leftover salad refrigerated for up to 2-3 days, draining excess liquid before serving.
- Refrigerate at least one hour before serving to develop flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 282IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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