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Easy Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad

Creamy cucumber dill salad with red onion in a white ceramic bowl
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This classic salad stays perfectly crisp for hours thanks to a simple salting technique. A creamy, herby dressing of sour cream, fresh dill, and lemon makes it a refreshing side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers (or 4–5 smaller garden cucumbers)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for salting
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers. Place slices in a colander, sprinkle generously with kosher salt, and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out water.
  2. Rinse the cucumber slices thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  4. Stir the chopped fresh dill and chives into the dressing.
  5. Add the dried cucumber slices and the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the dressing.
  6. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. Do not skip the salting and drying step for the cucumbers, as this prevents a watery salad. The salad can be made a day ahead.

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