Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
Description
The Creamy Cucumber Salad balances the fresh crunch of thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions with a creamy, tangy dressing. The dressing combines sour cream with red wine vinegar and fresh dill, complemented by subtle sweetness from sugar and a touch of garlic powder, seasoned with salt and pepper. Mixing the vegetables into the dressing evenly coats them with bright, creamy flavor.
The salad maintains a crisp texture when served shortly after preparation, making it a refreshing side dish at room temperature or after a brief chill. Extended refrigeration causes cucumbers to release water, which can make the salad watery.
This salad pairs well with grilled meats or sandwiches and is a pleasant, cool accompaniment especially in warmer weather.
For best quality, serve the salad soon after tossing, as cucumbers tend to weep and can dilute the dressing over time.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 large cucumber thinly sliced, English
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, vinegar, dill sugar, and garlic powder until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions on top of the sour cream dressing and stir to coat.
- Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for only about 1 hour to maintain crunch and avoid excess liquid.
- Use English cucumbers when possible for less bitterness and more crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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