Sour Cream Cucumbers
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Sour Cream Cucumbers recipe is a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for warm weather! Crisp cucumber slices and zesty red onion are tossed in a tangy dressing made with sour cream, white vinegar, a touch of sugar, and fragrant fresh dill. The result is a refreshing salad that strikes the perfect balance between creamy and tart. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is ideal for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or as a light accompaniment to grilled meats. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor, and don’t forget the extra dill garnish for a beautiful finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 1.5 lbs) cucumbers
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then peel them partially, leaving alternating strips of skin for a decorative look. Thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Place the cucumber slices in a colander. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over them, toss, and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Fold in the cucumbers, red onion slices, and chopped fresh dill. Mix gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the sour cream mixture.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or a small splash of vinegar, depending on your preference.
Transfer the sour cream cucumbers to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or snack. Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 517 mg | 11% | |
*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.
