Creamy Cucumber Salad
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Description
The salad uses peeled cucumbers with seeds removed to ensure a tender bite. Red onions provide sharpness and texture contrast, while fresh chopped dill brings aromatic herbal notes. The dressing blends sour cream with salt, black pepper, and a touch of sugar, coating the vegetables evenly. The seasoning highlights the natural freshness of the cucumbers without overpowering them.
The dish is ready to serve right after mixing but benefits from chilling up to two hours to meld flavors and firm the texture. It is a cooling accompaniment well suited for warm days or alongside grilled meats and sandwiches.
Using fresh dill is advised as its flavor is key. Thin, uniform slices of cucumber and onion are recommended—using a mandoline can help achieve this precision. The type of cucumber can vary; English, Persian, or waxy varieties work, though peeling waxy ones is best to avoid bitterness or tough texture.
Ingredients
- 5 cups cucumber peeled and seeds removed, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion peeled, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers, red onion and dill in a large bowl.
- In small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, sour cream and sugar.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for its distinct flavor which is essential to this salad.
- Slice cucumbers and onions thinly for best texture; a mandoline is helpful.
- English, Persian, or waxy cucumbers are suitable; peel waxy cucumbers for smoother texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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