Creamy Cucumber Salad
Creamy cucumber salad is the perfect dish to elevate any meal. This refreshing side features crisp cucumbers enveloped in a luscious dressing made from sour cream and Greek yogurt, enhanced with fresh dill and zesty lemon juice. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 47 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly with a knife or mandoline.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Mix in chopped dill into the dressing.
- Toss sliced cucumbers in the dressing until well coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating cherry tomatoes or bell peppers. Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option. Allow cucumbers to sit with salt for 10 minutes before mixing to reduce excess moisture.