Low Fat Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
Cool, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavors, this **Low Fat Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream** is the ultimate guilt-free side dish for any occasion. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a creamy dressing made with low-fat sour cream, zesty lemon juice, aromatic fresh dill, and a hint of garlic, this salad is both light and satisfying. A splash of white vinegar adds a tangy twist, perfectly complementing the cucumbers’ crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, backyard BBQs, or an easy snack. Serve it chilled for maximum refreshment and enjoy a healthy, low-calorie dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick salad idea or simply love the classic pairing of cucumbers and cream, this recipe will become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 0.5 cups low-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers, leaving some skin on for color and texture.
Slice the cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl.
In a separate small bowl, mix the low-fat sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and vinegar until well combined.
Pour the sour cream mixture over the cucumber slices.
Gently toss the cucumbers to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper to taste, if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 945 mg | 20% | |
*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.
