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Creamy cucumber salad with red onion, fresh dill, and black pepper.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and crisp creamy cucumber salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers, a tangy sour cream dressing, and Grandma’s secret moisture-removal trick. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or family gatherings.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Cucumber Salad, Creamy cucumber salad Asian, Creamy cucumber salad sour cream, Creamy cucumber salad with mayo, Creamy cucumber salad with vinegar, Creamy cucumber salad yogurt, Easy creamy cucumber salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting/Draining: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline slicer (For paper-thin cucumber slices)
  • 2 Large mixing bowls (One for cucumbers, one for dressing)
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer or colander (To salt and drain cucumbers)
  • 2–3 Clean kitchen towels (For pressing excess moisture)
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For optional red onion or chives)

Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers - Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt - For draining cucumbers
  • 1 cup Full-fat sour cream - Base for creamy dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise - Adds richness
  • 2 tablespoon White wine vinegar - Tangy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar - Balances acidity
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh dill - Finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon White pepper - Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Or use fresh minced garlic
  • Red onion, thinly sliced - (Optional) Adds bite
  • Fresh chives - (Optional) Garnish
  • Celery seed or lemon zest - (Optional) Extra flavor

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers thinly with a mandoline or sharp knife, then toss with kosher salt and let drain for 30 minutes.
  • Press cucumbers with towels to remove excess liquid, then rinse quickly with ice water and pat dry.
  • Whisk sour cream until smooth, then blend in mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, white pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Fold dried cucumbers into the creamy dressing until evenly coated.
  • Chill salad for at least 2 hours, then (optional) stir in reserved cucumber liquid before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.4mg