Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing cucumbers tossed in creamy dill dressing. Perfect light side for summer gatherings and picnics.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly blended.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables. Gently toss to ensure all slices are evenly coated.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor integration.
05 - Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its creamy, crunchy goodness feels like a secret shortcut to a refreshing side everyone devours.
  • It takes less than 20 minutes and tastes even better after a quick chill in the fridge.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling step, the salad won’t taste nearly as vibrant—the flavors need time to mellow.
  • Letting cucumbers drain for a minute after slicing prevents watery dressing and keeps the crunch intact.
03 -
  • Let cucumbers sit with salt for a few minutes, then pat dry—they stay crisp even in the dressing.
  • A dash of lemon juice in the dressing brings an extra layer of freshness if you want to brighten things up.
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