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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe Easy Tangy Sour Cream Dressing

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A fresh and creamy cucumber dill salad with a tangy sour cream dressing that’s quick, easy, and perfect for summer. This salad combines simple ingredients for a refreshing and satisfying side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice them thinly—about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion into delicate half-moons. If raw onion is too sharp, rinse the slices under cold water for 1 minute and drain well. Add to the cucumbers.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and sugar until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated, being careful not to mash the cucumbers.
  5. Stir in the fresh chopped dill gently to release its aroma without bruising.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the dressing.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra crunch, toss in toasted sunflower seeds or slivered almonds before serving. To prevent watery salad, lightly salt cucumbers after slicing and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess liquid. Avoid overmixing to keep cucumbers crisp. Sour cream can be swapped with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for different dietary needs.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, sour cream dressing, easy cucumber salad, summer salad, quick salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

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