Experience a burst of refreshing flavors with this Creamy Cucumber Sweet Onion Salad with Dill Horseradish Dressing. Perfectly crisp English cucumbers and delicately sweet onions are paired with a luscious dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and a zesty kick of prepared horseradish. Fresh dill ties it all together, while a touch of apple cider vinegar and sugar creates the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This no-cook recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a cooling side dish for any meal. Serve it chilled and watch it steal the spotlight with its vibrant, creamy, and herbaceous goodness.
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly (around 1/8-inch thick) using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and halve the sweet onion, then slice it very thinly. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Chop the fresh dill finely and set aside 1 tablespoon for garnishing. Add the remaining dill to the mixing bowl.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with the reserved fresh dill. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.8 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 902 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1099 mg | 23% | |
*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.