Creamy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream and Dill
Creamy cucumber salad with sour cream, dill, and onions is an easy summer side dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups sliced cucumbers about 2–3 large
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1-2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar Add an extra tablespoon vinegar if you prefer a tangier dressing.
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or up to 2 teaspoons for a sweeter dressing)
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice 3-4 cups sliced cucumbers. Toss with a pinch of salt and let them sit in a strainer for 20 minutes. Drain off any liquid the cucumbers have released.
- In a bowl, mix ½ cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1-2 Tablespoons fresh dill, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the drained cucumbers and ¼ cup red onion and stir to combine.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Farm Girl Tips
- Salting the cucumbers first prevents the salad from becoming watery.
- Fresh dill provides the best flavor, but dried dill can be used.
- A small squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.2mg
