Creamy Cucumber Salad with fresh dill is the perfect easy side dish for summer! With crispy cucumbers, thinly sliced onion, and fresh dill tossed with a tangy dressing, it’s a dish you’ll make again and again!
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Cool as a cucumber
In the warmer months we consistently turn to simple salads that are easy to make, and always delicious!
This creamy cucumber dill salad is just that which is why we make it on repeat!
It’s perfect alongside other summer favorites, such as grilled lemon garlic lamb chops, or grilled chicken thighs, and burgers.
And if you love the flavor in this one, give my creamy chicken cucumber salad a try!
Recipe Ingredients
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- Cucumbers. English cucumbers work best for this creamy cucumber salad. Look for cucumbers that are firm.
- Onion. You can use either red onion or sweet onion for this recipe. The red onion provides a nice color contrast.
- Sour cream. You can sub Greek yogurt if you like.
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How to make it
Each number corresponds to the numbered written steps below.
- Slice 2 large English cucumbers in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds. Cut them into 1/4-inch thick half-moon shapes and set aside. Thinly slice 1 cup worth of red onion and mince 3 tablespoons of fresh dill. (Photo #1)
- In a large bowl whisk 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt, and the dill. Add the cucumber and onion to the bowl and mix well to coat. (Photo #2) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, but preferably overnight. Be sure to mix the salad at the halfway point. Before serving, taste test and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Top tip
For the best possible results, make this creamy cucumber salad the day before serving. Allowing it to sit in the fridge overnight will yield maximum flavor. If storing overnight, you can drain the salad of any excess liquid before serving and add a bit more mayo or sour cream right before serving.
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More summer salads
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers seeds removed and cut into 1/4-inch thick half moons
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion or sweet onion
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
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Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and with a spoon remove the seeds. Cut into 1/4-inch thick half moon shapes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dill.
- Add the cucumber and onion to the bowl and mix well to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight. Make sure to mix the salad at the halfway point. When ready to serve, taste test and season with more salt and pepper if required. Enjoy!
Notes
- If refrigerating overnight (recommended!), the salad can be drained of excess liquid and mixed with a touch more mayo and sour cream right before serving.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
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I used sweetener to minimize carbs.
Delicious!
We’re so glad you enjoyed, Don!
Delicious! I’ve never removed the seeds before, but definitely will from now on. This recipe has so much flavor, and the cucumbers remained firm for several days.
So glad you enjoyed, Sandra!
Is the sugar necessary?
The sugar does help to balance out the dish, but feel free to reduce or omit to suit your needs.
I chose not to use sugar, and it was still delicious!
I tried the Cole slaw and the cucumber salad 😋🥗 they both where delicious 😋🤤
So glad you enjoyed both, Ginger!