Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is a perfect and easy side dish for summer. It pairs well with beef, chicken, pork, or seafood. Made with simple ingredients, it creates a fresh and flavorful salad.
Other fresh and tasty side dishes we love are cucumber honeydew salad, creamy grape salad, or this delicious and easy Greek salad.
Before You Get Started
CUCUMBERS: For the best results, use English cucumbers, as they have fewer seeds and less water, which helps prevent the dressing from becoming watery too quickly. If you prefer to use regular cucumbers, make sure to peel and deseed them. Keep in mind that the longer cucumbers sit in the dressing, the more watery it will become.
ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE: You can toss the sliced cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and let them sit for 20 minutes. You will see a pool of water at the bottom of the bowl. Pour this out and pat the cucumbers dry. Use in your recipe, and you will have deliciously crisp cucumbers!
FRESH DILL: Fresh dill significantly enhances the flavor of this salad. If you can’t find fresh dill, you can substitute it with 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of dried dill. Since dried dill is more potent, start with a smaller amount, then taste and adjust as needed.
How To Make Creamy Cucumber Salad
As always, the detailed recipe is found in the recipe card below, but here is the general run through!
STEP 1: Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill, and garlic. Stir well to combine. Add salt and pepper if desired.
STEP 2: Slice the Cucumbers and Onion
Slice the cucumbers and onion. Toss with the dressing. Serve immediately, or for better flavor, chill, covered, for 30 minutes.
***KITCHEN TIP: Use a mandoline to achieve perfectly even slices. Just be careful not to slice too thinly, as they will become limp and watery quicker.
Serving Suggestions
This is a side dish that pairs well with almost anything, especially summery main dishes! Here are a few suggestions:
- classic grilled burger
- bbq chicken kabobs
- grilled chicken with this chicken rub
- pulled pork tossed with bbq sauce
Storage and Make-Ahead:
STORAGE: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. Pour off any liquid and toss with a little dollop of mayo or sour cream.
MAKE-AHEAD: Make the dressing up to 2 days in advance, then toss with the cucumbers and onion when ready to serve or closer to serving time.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (50g) sour cream
- 2 tablespoon vinegar of choice or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced
- ¼ small red onion
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, dill, and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.½ cup (100g) mayonnaise, ¼ cup (50g) sour cream, 2 tablespoon vinegar of choice or lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, minced or grated, 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- Toss the sliced cucumbers and onion with the dressing and serve or refrigerate for 30 minutes for better flavor.2 large English cucumbers, sliced, ¼ small red onion
Notes
- NUTRITION FACTS: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.
