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Cool sour cream cucumber salad in a white bowl on a wooden table, overhead view

Cool Sour Cream Cucumber Salad

This cool sour cream cucumber salad is the perfect quick side for summer meals. Crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a tangy sour cream dressing come together in minutes with no cooking required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers or 3 medium garden cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion optional

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Place in a colander and toss with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. After 10 minutes, gently squeeze handfuls of cucumber slices to remove excess liquid. Do not rinse. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Add cucumbers and red onion (if using) to the dressing. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.