Description
Enjoy the refreshing flavors of Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad, a delightful side dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal on its own. Creamy dressing, crisp cucumbers, and a hint of dill combine to create a dish that’s both creamy and crunchy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Red Onion:
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the chopped dill.
- Combine Ingredients: Add sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- If cucumbers are watery, sprinkle with salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
