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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe with Red Onion and Sour Cream

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A refreshing and creamy cucumber dill salad with thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, and a tangy sour cream dressing, perfect for summer and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (English or Kirby cucumbers work best for crunch)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat preferred; light sour cream or Greek yogurt can be used)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 large cucumbers thoroughly. Peel if desired (optional for English cucumbers, recommended for regular cucumbers). Slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline or sharp knife. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. If cucumbers seem watery, sprinkle a little salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain the liquid.
  2. Peel and thinly slice 1 small red onion as finely as possible. Add to the cucumbers.
  3. Chop about 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, removing thick stems. Add to the bowl with cucumbers and onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the cucumbers.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to absorb the dressing.
  7. Before serving, gently stir the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

Notes

Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to mellow sharpness. Use a mandoline for even thin slices. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Adjust seasoning after chilling as flavors intensify. For dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and sugar with maple syrup or agave nectar. Add toasted nuts or seeds for crunch if desired.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, summer salad, sour cream dressing, red onion salad, easy salad recipe

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