Creamed Cucumber Delight
Cool, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Creamed Cucumber Delight is the ultimate refreshing side dish for warm days or any occasion that calls for light, flavorful fare. This no-cook recipe combines crisp cucumber slices with a luxuriously tangy dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, and a hint of sugar for the perfect balance of creaminess and zest. Fresh dill brings a fragrant herbaceous note, while finely diced red onion adds a subtle crunch and pop of color. Enhanced by a sprinkle of garlic powder and black pepper, this cucumber salad is effortlessly easy and ready in just 20 minutes of prep time—though a quick chill in the refrigerator lets the flavors meld for an extra taste boost. Whether you serve it as a refreshing side for summer cookouts or a vibrant accompaniment to grilled meats, this dish delivers both simplicity and a burst of garden-fresh flavor that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 small Red onion
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers, leaving thin strips of skin for texture if desired. Slice them thinly using a knife or mandoline.
Place the cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle them with salt, and toss to coat evenly. Let the cucumbers sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess water.
While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, fresh dill (finely chopped), ground black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
Finely dice half of a small red onion and fold it into the dressing.
After the cucumbers have rested, rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove the salt, then pat them dry with paper towels.
Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss until all slices are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with extra fresh dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% | |
*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.
