Chilled Sour Cream Cucumbers
Cool, creamy, and delightfully tangy, Chilled Sour Cream Cucumbers are the ultimate summer side dish that’s as refreshing as it is effortless to prepare. Featuring crisp cucumber slices and delicate red onion tossed in a luscious dressing of sour cream, white vinegar, and a hint of sugar, this dish strikes the perfect balance of light sweetness and savory richness. Fresh dill and a touch of garlic powder elevate the flavors, while a short chill time in the fridge ensures every bite is perfectly chilled and bursting with vibrant taste. Ready in just 15 minutes with common kitchen staples, this no-cook recipe is an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, barbecues, or as a light appetizer for warm-weather gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dill (fresh or dried)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. If desired, you can leave some thin strips of skin on for a decorative look.
Slice the cucumbers into very thin rounds using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, then add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing: whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to chill completely.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt or dill if desired). Serve cold as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 279 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
