Description
This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing summer delight that combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers with a tangy, velvety dressing. Ideal as a side dish for barbecues or a light meal, this easy-to-make salad bursts with flavor and nostalgia. Tossed with fresh dill and lemon juice, it’s perfect for gatherings or as a cool snack on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced fresh cucumbers (about 2 large cucumbers)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Wash and slice cucumbers thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Mix Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold sliced cucumbers into the dressing until well coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Stir before serving and garnish with extra dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg