Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad – Easy 10-Minute Recipe
This creamy cucumber dill salad is a quick, refreshing side dish perfect for hot days. Made with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a tangy sour cream dressing, it comes together in just 10 minutes and is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus optional 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for salting cucumbers)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and trim ends. Slice into thin rounds (about 1/8-inch thick).
- Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out water.
- Drain cucumbers in a colander and rinse quickly with cold water. Pat very dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add dried cucumber slices and optional red onion to the dressing. Gently fold until evenly coated.
- For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
Notes
Salting the cucumbers is crucial to prevent a watery salad. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free sour cream and vegan mayo. This salad is best served cold and can be made up to a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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