Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
This easy creamy cucumber salad with sour cream, dill, and onion is a fresh, iconic side dish perfect for BBQ, summer picnics, and potlucks.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 78kcal
Equipment
- chef's knife or mandoline slicer
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 medium English Cucumbers about 1 pound or 4 cups sliced
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
- ½ small Red Onion thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the CUCUMBERS into ⅛ to ¼‑inch rounds.
- Arrange in a single layer on paper towels and sprinkle with SEA SALT to draw out moisture. Let sit for 15 minutes, then blot dry and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together SOUR CREAM, GARLIC, DILL, VINEGAR, and BLACK PEPPER.
- Add the DRESSING and RED ONION to the cucumbers. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve right away or refrigerate until serving.For make-ahead, store sliced cucumbers and dressing separately and toss just before serving.
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Notes
Cucumber type: English or Persian cucumbers are the easiest—no peeling or seeding needed. If using waxy cucumbers, peel the skin and scoop out the seeds for best texture.
Don’t skip the salting step: It draws out excess moisture so the dressing doesn’t get watery. Just 15 minutes makes a big difference in texture.
Use fresh dill: Fresh dill adds a brighter, more vibrant flavor than dried and is easy to find at most grocery stores. It's especially fresh and fragrant at the farmer’s market.
Onion swap: You can swap the red onion with a more mellow onion, like sweet onion or shallot, if you prefer a milder flavor.
Creamy dressing swap: You can use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Both work well—choose based on taste or what you have on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg