Creamy Cucumber Salad
Made with garden-fresh cucumbers, sweet red onions, and a creamy dill dressing, our creamy cucumber salad is the perfect summertime side dish. It will be a welcome addition at your next family get-together, potluck, or Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
- 3-4 English cucumbers
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream low-fat sour cream works as well
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemons zest
- 1 cup red onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers with cold water and peel them. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove any excess water.
- Slice the cucumbers down into ¼ inch to ½ inch slices. *you can peel the outer skin or leave it intact.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar to a large bowl
- Whisk to combine the ingredients.
- Add the fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the creamy mixture.
- Whisk to combine.*If time permits, let the mixture chill in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Add the chopped red onion and sliced cucumbers to the creamy dressing. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold them into the dressing, coating all the slices.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.*We suggest not making the salad more than 6 hours in advance.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days. Make sure to restir the salad prior to eating.
Notes
*You can make the creamy mixture up to 24 hours in advance and then add the cucumbers and onion to it when ready to serve.
If using a mandoline slicer make sure to keep a decent thickness to the cucumber slices. It offers a better texture and is an important step in making this refreshing salad. We have found this is the best way for the salad to keep longer and you do not get a watery salad.
Can I use other types of cucumbers?
Absolutely. We prefer large cucumbers like English or Persian cucumbers, as they tend to be extra crunchy. However, this recipe can also be made with burpless cucumbers, Asian cucumbers, cocktail cucumbers, or any of the summertime cucumbers that come fresh from your garden.
Can I change up the ingredients?
Absolutely instead of apple cider vinegar, you could use white vinegar, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
Add your favorite fresh herbs to the mix, Italian parsley, mint, lemongrass, and basil are a few of my favorites. We used red onions, but sweet onions, shallots, or green onions could be used.
If you're are garlic lover, add fresh chopped garlic or garlic powder to the dressing for extra flavor. For a touch of heat add cayenne pepper, or chili powder. You can also add lemon pepper, or cajun seasoning for change of pace.
For a touch of sweetness, granulated sugar, honey, or your favorite sugar substitute can be added.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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