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This image shows a fresh cucumber salad in a white bowl, with cucumbers and onions evenly coated in creamy dressing, covered with plastic wrap, ready for refrigeration.

Cucumber Salad Recipe

This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers and tangy dressing, perfect for a quick side dish or light snack. The combination of sour cream, lemon, and dill enhances the natural flavors, making it irresistibly creamy and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp fresh or frozen dill, chopped
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt and pinch of black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream, reduced fat works
  • ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice, from 1/2 small lemon
  • ½ medium purple or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
  • 1½ lbs cucumbers, 2 english cucumbers or 7-10 small ones

Instructions
 

  • Mix sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
    This image shows a creamy dressing being prepared, likely with ingredients like mayonnaise or sour cream, to complement the fresh cucumbers and onions in the salad.
  • Stir well and set aside.
  • Peel the cucumbers if needed, then slice them into thin rounds or half-moons for larger cucumbers.
    This image shows cucumbers being peeled and sliced into thin rounds, ready to be added to the salad for a refreshing crunch.
  • Thinly slice the onion.
    This image shows a red onion being sliced into thin rings, preparing it to be mixed with cucumbers for a flavorful cucumber salad.
  • Add it to a large mixing bowl along with the cucumbers.
    This image shows the freshly sliced cucumbers and onions being combined in a bowl, creating the base for the cucumber salad.
  • Just before serving, drizzle the prepared sauce over the cucumber and onion mixture.
    This image shows the creamy dressing being poured over the cucumber and onion mixture, ready to coat the vegetables for a delicious salad.
  • Gently toss everything until the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
    This image shows the ingredients being tossed together, ensuring the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with extra dill if desired.
    This image shows fresh dill being sprinkled over the cucumber salad, adding a fragrant herb to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to keep it fresh after adding the sauce.
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Notes

  • Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a more delicate texture.