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Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill & Sour Cream

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A refreshing, creamy cucumber salad with dill and sour cream that’s perfect for summer. Quick to make with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that balances tangy, creamy, and herbaceous flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers (or 3–4 medium garden cucumbers)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for onion soak
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. Place in a colander over a bowl, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, toss gently, and let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess water.
  2. While cucumbers drain, thinly slice the white onion and place in a small bowl. Cover with ice water and let soak for 10 minutes to remove sharpness. Drain and pat dry.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Adjust vinegar or sugar to taste.
  4. Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry thoroughly.
  5. Add the dried cucumber slices and drained onions to the bowl with the dressing. Add 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill and toss gently until every slice is coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, stir and taste. Add a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lemon if needed. Garnish with extra dill if desired.

Notes

For best texture, slice cucumbers thinly and uniformly. Salting cucumbers is essential to prevent a watery salad. The salad improves after resting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Best eaten within 24 hours. For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream with full-fat coconut cream or vegan sour cream.

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