Description
A light and refreshing cucumber dill salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish with any meal. The combination of crisp cucumbers, tangy red onions, and fragrant dill is a delightful addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Fresh Dill:
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream (or yogurt), vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and dill. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop. Stir again before serving. Serve chilled as a refreshing side.
Notes
- For extra crispness, salt the cucumbers beforehand and let them sit for 15 minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
- This salad is best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
