Creamy Cucumber Salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines crunchy cucumbers with a rich, tangy dressing for a refreshingly delicious experience. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and casual gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s sure to impress your guests and bring back fond memories of sunny days spent with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 2 teaspoons dill weed (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, garlic powder, dill weed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold sliced cucumbers into the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with extra dill or cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor and color, consider incorporating cherry tomatoes or red onions. Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a tangier taste. To keep the salad fresh longer, store the dressing separately until ready to serve.