Fresh Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe with Sour Cream and Dill
A light, refreshing cucumber salad with a creamy sour cream and fresh dill dressing, perfect for summer and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch for cucumbers
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 small shallot, finely minced
Instructions
- Rinse and dry cucumbers. Slice into thin rounds about 1/8-inch thick. Place slices in a colander and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss gently and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- After 15 minutes, gently squeeze or pat cucumbers dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Add minced shallot if using and whisk until smooth.
- Add cucumber slices and chopped dill to the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, stir salad and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
Salting cucumbers before mixing draws out excess water to keep the salad crisp and prevent sogginess. Use fresh dill for best flavor. The salad tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes. Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Drain any excess liquid before serving if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 2
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