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Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

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A fresh, tangy, and creamy cucumber salad with red onion and dill, perfect as a light and satisfying side dish for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers or 3 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ medium red onion, sliced paper-thin and soaked in cold water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Slice thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) using a mandoline or sharp knife. Place slices in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slice half a medium red onion very thinly. Soak slices in ice-cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite. Drain well and pat dry.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Add drained red onion slices and chopped dill to the cucumbers. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly without bruising cucumbers.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and cucumbers absorb dressing.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss. Optionally, sprinkle extra dill or black pepper on top for garnish.

Notes

Soaking the red onion in cold water for 10 minutes mellows its sharpness. Use full-fat sour cream for best creaminess. For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. The salad can be made ahead by slicing cucumbers and onions separately and mixing with dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess. Drain excess liquid if salad becomes watery after chilling.

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