Sour Cream Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly creamy, Sour Cream Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for warm weather meals or any comfort food spread. Featuring crisp cucumber slices, tangy red onion, and a luscious sour cream dressing infused with fresh dill and a hint of white vinegar, this dish is a delightful balance of cool and zesty flavors. A touch of sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper round out the dressing, creating a harmony that perfectly complements the crunch of the vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy cucumber salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or seafood. Refrigerate for a quick chill and let the flavors meld beautifully—this easy sour cream cucumber salad will quickly become a go-to in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly into rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. For added texture, you can leave the peel on or partially peel them in stripes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings. Set aside.
Chop the fresh dill finely.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 287 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*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.
