Cool & Creamy Cucumber Salad 

Cool & Creamy Cucumber Salad 🥒❄️

This refreshing, crunchy cucumber salad is the perfect summer side—light, creamy, and packed with fresh dill and a tangy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required!

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (or 4 Persian cucumbers)

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)

• 1 tsp sugar (or honey)

• ½ tsp salt (plus extra for sprinkling)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional add-ins:

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

  • 1 tsp celery seeds

  • A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. Prep the cucumbers:

   • Slice cucumbers thin (use a mandoline for even slices).

   • Place in a colander, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, and let drain 10 mins (to remove excess water). Pat dry.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine & chill:

   • Toss cucumbers and red onion with the dressing.

   • Refrigerate at least 30 mins (or up to 2 hours) for flavors to meld.

4. Serve cold!

   • Garnish with extra dill or chives.

Tips

✔ Crispier cucumbers? Skip salting if using Persian or English cukes (less watery).
✔ Make ahead? Drain dressed salad before serving if prepping overnight.
✔ Dairy-free? Use vegan sour cream or coconut yogurt.

Pair With

🍗 Grilled chicken or fish
🍔 Burgers or BBQ
🥪 Picnic sandwiches

Cool, creamy, and crunchy—the ultimate summer side! Want a vinegar-based version instead? Let me know! 😊