Description
A classic creamy cucumber salad made with fresh cucumbers, sour cream, dill, and a tangy dressing. This refreshing side dish is simple, traditional, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
2. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 20–30 minutes.
3. Drain and pat dry thoroughly.
4. In a bowl, mix sour cream, vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
5. Add sliced onions to the dressing.
6. Fold in cucumbers gently.
7. Add dill and black pepper and mix lightly.
8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Stir, adjust seasoning, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh cucumbers for best texture.
- Drain cucumbers well to avoid watery salad.
- Substitute yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add radishes for extra crunch.
- Best consumed within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg