Cucumber Salad with Dill and Sour Cream Recipe
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad made with thinly sliced English cucumbers, fresh dill, and a tangy sour cream dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a quick snack, this salad offers a cool crunch combined with bright herbaceous flavors and a hint of garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large fresh English cucumbers (sliced thin)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice Cucumbers: Thinly slice two large English cucumbers as thin as possible to ensure a delicate texture that allows the dressing to coat every slice evenly.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl and set aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Make Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sour cream, fresh dill, white vinegar, minced garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumber slices and gently toss to evenly coat all the slices with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or Chill: You can serve the salad immediately for a fresh, crisp taste, or cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate it to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Final Mix Before Serving: If refrigerated, remove the salad from the fridge before serving and give it a good stir to redistribute the dressing and freshen up the flavors.
Notes
- For best results, slice cucumbers as thinly as possible using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- This salad tastes great chilled and can be prepared a few hours ahead.
- Adjust garlic to your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add a sprinkling of fresh chives or green onions for extra flavor and color.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a light snack on its own.
