Here’s a fresh and simple Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe — cool, tangy, and perfect as a light side dish for summer meals, BBQs, or anything rich and hearty.
🥒 Creamy Cucumber Salad
✅ Why You’ll Love It:
- Crisp, refreshing, and creamy
- Takes 10 minutes to make
- Great make-ahead side dish
- Only a handful of ingredients
📝 Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian work best), thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional but adds bite)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for extra creaminess — optional)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1–2 tsp sugar (or honey), to taste
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep cucumbers: If using standard cucumbers, peel them and scoop out the seeds. Slice thinly and optionally sprinkle with a pinch of salt; let sit in a colander for 10 minutes to draw out water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayo (if using), vinegar, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cucumbers and red onion with the creamy dressing until well coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Add-ins: Thinly sliced radishes or chopped fresh herbs (like chives or parsley).
- Lighter version: Use all Greek yogurt, skip mayo and sugar.
- Make it tangier: Add a squeeze of lemon juice or more vinegar.