Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
A quick and refreshing creamy cucumber dill salad with a tangy dressing, perfect for summer meals and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers (Persian or English), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3mm thick). Drain excess moisture using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Add white vinegar or lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar or honey if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the dressing and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
- Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve cold.
Notes
Slice cucumbers thinly and drain well to avoid watery salad. Chilling for at least 30 minutes is crucial for flavor melding. Fresh dill is preferred for best flavor. Can be made ahead up to 2 days. For dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and yogurt with coconut cream or plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 5
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, summer salad, easy cucumber salad, refreshing side dish