Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers, tangy dill, and creamy dressing combine for a light, refreshing summer side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Arrange the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Pour prepared dressing over cucumbers and onions. Toss gently to evenly coat all vegetables.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This salad makes a picnic plate feel instantly gourmet& even if you barely have time to cook.
  • The tangy dill dressing clings perfectly to cucumbers& turning ordinary vegetables into something everyone will request again.
02 -
  • Don’t skip chilling: I once served it right away& and the flavors hadn’t settled—everyone agreed it was missing something.
  • Use English cucumbers if possible: Regular ones get watery and soften faster& which dulls the crunch.
03 -
  • If you want extra crunch, sprinkle chopped radishes just before serving.
  • Let the salad chill a little longer for deeper dill flavor, but stir again before serving.
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