Creamy Cucumber Salad
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This Creamy Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. I think it’s a great way to beat the heat in the summer, but I do enjoy it year-round as a simple side! It goes with just about anything.
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Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cool cucumbers are such a great addition to salads and balance out food coming hot out of the oven or off a grill perfectly. Plus, they’re inexpensive and come in several different varieties. I just love them.
This Creamy Cucumber Salad is such a nostalgic favorite for me—it’s that classic, old-school dish you might remember your grandma making. I’ve seen so many versions over the years, with everything from mayo and sour cream to yogurt, garlic powder, or even a little feta. But when I make it, I like to keep it simple: crisp cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, and plenty of fresh dill, all tossed in a light, sweet dressing. It’s fresh, creamy, and always hits the spot.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 5 small Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set a colander over a large bowl; place the cucumbers, onion, and salt inside the colander and gently toss. Let sit for 30 minutes, allowing liquid to drain.
- Rinse and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, vinegar, sugar, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add in the cucumber and onion; toss gently to combine, ensuring the cucumber and onions are well coated.
- Serve right away.
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Notes
- We use Persian cucumbers because they are a “burpless” variety, virtually seedless, have less water, and render smaller rounds. But you can use English cucumbers if you prefer. You can also use the common waxy cucumbers, but we don’t like their skin in this salad, so you might want to peel them.
- Sprinkle the cucumbers and onion with a little salt, toss, and let sit for about 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. You can skip this step, but it really helps extract moisture you don’t want in this salad.
- Using a mandolin to slice your cucumbers and onion is highly recommended. This allows the slices to be thin and uniform.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Creamy Cucumber Salad Step by Step
Salt and drain cucumbers and onion: Set a colander over a large bowl; place the 2 cucumbers, 1 onion, and ¼ tsp salt inside the colander and gently toss. Let sit for 30 minutes, allowing liquid to drain. Rinse and pat dry.
Prepare dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add in the cucumber and onion; toss gently to combine, ensuring the cucumbers and onion are well coated.
Serve: Serve right away and enjoy.
How to Store
You can make this about an hour in advance of serving, but we don’t recommend much more than that. Cucumbers (all varieties) tend to release liquid. Even if you follow the tips above, they can still release liquid, causing the creamy dressing to get watery and also weakening the flavor. If you end up with any leftovers, enjoy them within 2 days.
What to Serve with Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad only requires a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, and pairs so well with pretty much anything. I like to serve it with grilled chicken, a batch of turkey burgers, or sometimes beef kofta kabobs!
Other Cucumber Salad Recipes We Love
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Beet and Cucumber Salad
- Melon Cucumber Salad
- Watermelon Salad {with cucumber and feta}
- Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Omg. This salad was just what I needed. It was delicious! Thank you
Yummy
Easy and refreshing. Even my salad loathing husband like it!
Luv it.
Best cucumber salad I’ve tried!