Creamy Cucumber Salad

Thinly sliced cucumbers tossed with a creamy dill salad dressing.

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3.67 from 104 votes

Prep Time25

Chill Time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Side Dish

Servings:

Calories: 144kcal

Ingredients

2 English Cucumbers
1 cup Sour Cream
2 tbsp Dill freshly chopped
2 tbsp White Vinegar
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

Start by preparing the cucumbers. Wash them under cold water and then dry them. Cut off the ends, then slice the cucumbers into thin rounds (about ¼ inch thick). If you prefer, you can peel them before slicing, but it's not necessary - English cucumbers have a thinner, more tender skin than regular cucumbers.
Once your cucumbers are sliced, place them in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the salt over them. Toss to evenly distribute the salt. Let them sit for about 15 minutes. This will draw out some of the water and make the cucumbers crisper in your salad and will help keep the dressing from watering down while it chills.
While the cucumbers are sitting, you can prepare the creamy dressing. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped dill, white vinegar, garlic powder, and sugar. Stir everything together until it's well mixed.
After the cucumbers have sat in the salt for 15 minutes, drain off the excess water that has been drawn out.
Pour the sour cream dressing over the cucumbers. Toss everything together until the cucumbers are well coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. You might want to add a little more salt, sugar, or vinegar, depending on your taste.
You can serve the salad right away, but for best results, cover it and put it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the cucumbers to fully absorb the creamy dressing.
Enjoy your creamy cucumber salad as a refreshing side dish on a hot summer day!

Notes

Creamy Cucumber Salad is so delicious, you may not have any leftovers. But if you do (or if you've made a double batch because you're smart like that), you're going to want to know how to store it.

The good news is, this salad stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container to keep the flavors fresh and vibrant. You can give it a quick stir before serving to redistribute that glorious dressing.

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