Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing infused with fresh dill, garlic, and a hint of vinegar. Perfect as a light side dish ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Cucumber Salad
- 2 large fresh English cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice Cucumbers: Thinly slice two large English cucumbers as thin as possible to ensure a delicate texture and better absorption of the dressing.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the thin cucumber slices into a large mixing bowl and set aside, ready to be dressed.
- Mix Dressing: In a smaller bowl, combine sour cream, fresh chopped dill, white vinegar, minced garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, well-blended dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumber slices and gently toss to evenly coat every piece with the creamy mixture.
- Serve or Chill: You can serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste, or cover and refrigerate if you prefer it chilled. If refrigerated, seal tightly to preserve freshness.
- Final Preparation: Before serving after chilling, mix the salad well to redistribute the dressing evenly.
Notes
- For best results, slice cucumbers very thin using a mandoline slicer for uniformity.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
- Adjust salt and sugar based on personal taste preferences.
- Fresh dill is best for aroma and flavor; dried dill can be used but in smaller quantities.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
