Description
The Best Creamy Cucumbers made with sour cream, dill, and vinegar. Refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers and minced onion in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salt, white vinegar, dill weed, sugar, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber-onion mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir the salad again and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture and fewer seeds.
- Salting cucumbers before mixing can help reduce wateriness.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream for a healthier version.
- Chilling for several hours is essential for best flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 549mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg