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Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill and Red Onion

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A simple, creamy, and refreshing cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, and fresh dill in a tangy sour cream dressing. Ready in under 5 minutes, it’s perfect as a cool side for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers (about 16 oz / 450 g), peeled if waxed
  • 1 small red onion (about 3 oz / 85 g), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream (120 ml), full-fat preferred
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (5 g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (3 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (1 g)
  • Optional: splash of lemon juice for extra zing

Instructions

  1. Rinse and peel the cucumbers if they have a waxy skin. Slice lengthwise, then into thin half-moons about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. If you prefer less moisture, sprinkle cucumber slices with ½ teaspoon salt and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out excess water.
  3. Peel and cut the red onion in half. Slice very thinly into half-moons about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
  4. If the onion feels too harsh, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain to mellow the bite.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill until evenly distributed.
  7. Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl. Gently fold the dressing through with a spatula or wooden spoon until every slice is coated but not crushed.
  8. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Salting and draining cucumbers prevents watery salad and keeps crunch. Use fresh dill for best flavor. Soaking onion slices mellows sharpness without losing crunch. Chill salad before serving to enhance flavor and texture. For dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with unsweetened coconut yogurt or cashew cream.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, red onion salad, summer side dish, easy salad recipe, quick cucumber salad

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