Cucumber in Sour Cream Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and effortlessly delicious, this Cucumber in Sour Cream Salad is the ultimate side dish for warm weather dining. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with sour cream, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon juice, this salad strikes the perfect balance between zesty and savory. A touch of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the cucumbers, while salt and black pepper provide the ideal seasoning. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled cucumber salad is the go-to recipe for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, offering a cool and creamy complement to any meal. Perfect for spring and summer menus, it’s an easy, flavorful way to enjoy seasonal produce. Keywords: cucumber salad, sour cream dressing, easy side dish, summer salad, dill and cucumber recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin, even rounds and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and sugar until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the sour cream dressing over the sliced cucumbers.
Toss gently with a spoon to evenly coat the cucumbers with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed (you can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference).
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1353 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1225 mg | 26% | |
*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.
