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Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe with Easy Tangy Sour Cream Dressing

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A refreshing and creamy cucumber dill salad with a tangy sour cream dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and quick side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers or about 3 medium Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ small red onion, finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of sugar or honey to tame acidity

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly—about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. If using English cucumbers, leave the peel on for extra color and crunch.
  2. Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with about ½ teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water, then gently pat dry with paper towels.
  3. While cucumbers rest, finely dice ¼ of a small red onion.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Add the sliced cucumbers, diced onion, and chopped fresh dill to the dressing bowl. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until cucumbers are evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cucumbers soak up the dressing.
  7. Before serving, stir gently and drain any excess liquid if the salad seems watery. Garnish with extra dill sprigs if desired.

Notes

Salting cucumbers before mixing draws out excess moisture and keeps the salad crisp. Pat cucumbers dry well to avoid watery salad. The salad tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes and can be stored up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Use fresh dill for best flavor; dried dill can be substituted but is less vibrant. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based sour cream alternatives.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, sour cream dressing, summer salad, easy side dish, quick salad

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