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Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

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A fresh and flavorful side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and red onion tossed in a creamy dill dressing. Perfect for quick meals and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional soak in cold water for 10 minutes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a lighter swap)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
  2. Chop tomatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  3. Peel and thinly slice the red onion; soak in ice water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and optional Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion slices, and fresh dill.
  6. Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat without crushing the tomatoes.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, drain any excess liquid if the salad appears watery and toss gently again.

Notes

Soaking red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes mellows their sharpness. Prepare dressing just before tossing to keep it fresh. Drain excess liquid before serving if salad looks watery. Use a mandoline slicer for even cucumber slices if available. For dairy-free, substitute mayo and sour cream with vegan alternatives or mashed avocado.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, creamy salad, summer side dish, easy salad, fresh salad, red onion, dill dressing

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