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creamy cucumber salad recipe

Delicious Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe for Refreshing Crunch

This creamy cucumber salad recipe is a refreshing and simple side dish perfect for summer, featuring crisp cucumbers and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Salad

  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, red wine vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Layer the thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions over your dressing. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are fully coated.
  • Enjoy immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, in-season cucumbers and herbs for the best flavor. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keyword creamy cucumber salad recipe, easy salad, healthy salad, picnic food, refreshing side dish, summer salad