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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

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A quick and refreshing cucumber salad with a creamy dill dressing, perfect as a light side dish for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream, full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice 2 medium cucumbers into thin rounds (about ⅛-inch / 3 mm thick). If very watery, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit in a colander for 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel and cut 1 small red onion into thin half-moons. If raw onion is too strong, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Using salad tongs or a large spoon, gently toss until every slice is coated in the creamy dill dressing.
  5. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors marry and cucumbers soften slightly.

Notes

For best texture, slice cucumbers and onions thinly (about 1/8 inch). Salting and draining cucumbers reduces excess moisture and prevents watery salad. Soaking onions in cold water mellows sharpness. Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Mix dressing and cucumbers just before serving if you want to keep cucumbers crisp longer. Variations include adding feta and olives for a Greek twist or using dairy-free substitutes for sour cream and mayo.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy dill salad, quick side dish, summer salad, easy cucumber recipe, fresh dill, red onion salad

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