Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe is a quick, refreshing side made with crisp cucumber, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and red onion. Light, creamy, and perfectly balanced, it comes together in just 15 minutes and pairs well with summer meals.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large cucumber
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, granulated sugar, dried dill, and salt. Stir until the dressing is smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Peel the cucumber if desired. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion.
- Add the sliced cucumber and red onion to the bowl with the prepared dressing. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir once more before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors.
- Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten free. To ensure it remains gluten free, confirm that the sour cream and dried seasonings are certified gluten free, as some processed dairy or spice products may contain additives with gluten.