Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad (Printable)

Cucumbers and dill tossed in creamy, tangy dressing make a cool, quick side for summer gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

03 - 1/2 cup sour cream
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
07 - 1 teaspoon sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until creamy and fully blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing is velvety yet bright, and the cooling crunch of cucumber makes every bite joyful on hot days.
  • When you want something quick, colorful, and crowd-pleasing, this salad doesn’t let you down.
02 -
  • Once, I overmixed the salad and the cucumber slices got watery—gentle tosses preserve their texture.
  • Chilling really is key; skip it and the flavors don’t fully bloom.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline for perfectly even cucumber slices—my first attempt by hand was uneven, but the mandoline made every bite crisp.
  • Mix dressing ingredients in advance, so flavors have time to marry and mellow.
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