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Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

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A quick and easy creamy dill cucumber salad with red onion, perfect for refreshing summer side dishes. This salad balances creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors with a crisp texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice thinly about 1/8 inch thick. Thinly slice red onion into half-moons about 1/16 inch thick.
  2. Optional: Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice or vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Add sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat slices evenly without smashing.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and dill infuse the cucumbers. Longer chilling (a few hours) is better.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad again and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve chilled.

Notes

For less watery salad, salt cucumbers lightly and pat dry before mixing. Fresh dill is preferred over dried for best flavor. Salad tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes. Can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise for a lighter version. Vegan version possible with dairy-free mayo and yogurt.

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Keywords: creamy dill cucumber salad, cucumber salad, summer side dish, easy salad, refreshing salad, dill salad, red onion salad

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