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Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill is a refreshing, easy side bursting with cool, tangy flavor and creamy goodness. Perfect for quick family meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large Crisp Cucumbers (English or Persian), 700-1000g
- 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt, 240ml
- 2–3 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped, 15-20g
- 1–2 tbsp White Vinegar, 15-30ml
- 1–2 tsp Granulated Sugar, 5-10g
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice Cucumbers (5-10 mins): Wash your cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly and uniformly. A mandoline slicer makes this step super fast and ensures even pieces.
- Salt & Drain (15-30 mins): Place thinly sliced cucumbers in a colander. Sprinkle generously with salt. Let them sit for 15 to 30 minutes to draw out excess water. Gently pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels.
- Whisk the Dressing (5 mins): In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh chopped dill, white vinegar, granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Combine & Chill (1-2 hours for best results): Add the dried cucumber slices to your creamy dill dressing. Stir gently to ensure every cucumber slice is beautifully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, though 1-2 hours is ideal, for flavors to meld.
Notes
Tips & Substitutions:
- For a premium taste, choose organic cucumbers and fresh, vibrant dill.
- Budget-friendly: Regular field cucumbers work well. Swap sour cream for mayonnaise or a mix. Use about one-third the amount of dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
- For a quicker method, you can skip the draining step if you plan to serve the salad immediately, but it might become watery if stored.
- Healthier twist: Use non-fat Greek yogurt to keep it light.
Troubleshooting:
- Too watery? Ensure you’ve drained the cucumbers thoroughly after salting.
- Bland flavor? Don’t be shy with your seasonings; taste and adjust salt, pepper, sugar, or vinegar.
- Not creamy enough? Whisk in a little more sour cream or Greek yogurt until desired consistency.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on average ingredient values.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill, Cucumber Salad, Easy Salad, No-Cook Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian Salad
