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A bowl of Creamy Cucumber Salad with thinly sliced cucumbers and onions, garnished with herbs. A wooden spoon serves a portion from the rustic bowl set on a wooden table.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy cucumber salad made with crisp cucumbers, sour cream, fresh dill, and a tangy vinegar dressing comes together in minutes for a cool, simple side.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 91kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced ⅛-inch thick (approximately 1 to 1¼ pounds)
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion, ⅛-inch thick (from about a quarter of a medium onion)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions to a large bowl.
    A glass bowl filled with sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions, set on a rustic wooden surface—perfect for serving a refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, fresh dill, granulated sugar, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and evenly combined.
    A hand using a metal whisk to mix a creamy cucumber salad dressing with herbs in a glass bowl, placed on a wooden surface.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently fold together to combine until all the cucumbers and onions are well coated.
    A glass bowl filled with creamy cucumber salad—sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions topped with a dollop of white dressing—sits on a wooden surface.
  • Best served immediately after making.
    A glass bowl filled with Creamy Cucumber Salad, featuring sliced cucumbers and fresh herbs, sits on a wooden surface.

Notes

  • I recommend English cucumbers. They're typically individually wrapped in plastic and are also known as hothouse cucumbers, greenhouse cucumbers, seedless cucumbers, or even European cucumbers.
  • If using a standard American cucumber (typically shorter with a thick, waxy skin), it should be peeled prior to adding to this salad.
  • Fresh-squeezed lemon juice can be substituted for the white vinegar in the dressing.
  • Plain Greek-style yogurt can be used as a replacement for the sour cream in this dressing.
  • Using a thicker, full-fat sour cream will yield the best results for the dressing for this salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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