Cucumbers in Dill Cream
Transform your summer meals with Cucumbers in Dill Cream, a refreshing and flavor-packed side dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying. This recipe combines crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers with a creamy, tangy sauce made from sour cream, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar, all brought to life with fresh dill and a hint of black pepper. The secret to perfectly tender yet crisp cucumbers lies in salting them beforehand to draw out excess moisture. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this chilled cucumber salad is ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or as a cool complement to grilled meats or seafood. With its vibrant flavors and effortless preparation, it’s a go-to choice for easy, refreshing summertime eats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them, leaving some thin strips of skin for texture and appearance if desired.
Slice the cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Aim for uniform slices about 1/8 inch thick.
Place the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle them with the salt. Toss gently to evenly coat them, then let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
Meanwhile, prepare the dill cream. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, finely chopped fresh dill, sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
After 10 minutes, rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the dill cream. Toss gently to evenly coat the slices in the sauce.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 2403 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1228 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.
