Cucumber Salad with Tangy Sour Cream Dill Dressing

This quick and easy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing is cool and refreshing for warm weather. With only five simple ingredients, it’s a light, healthy salad that combines crisp cucumbers and a creamy tangy dressing—perfect as a side, appetizer, or light lunch.

A Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

If you want an easy, healthy recipe to add to your rotation, this creamy cucumber salad delivers. Thinly sliced cucumbers are coated in a simple sour cream dressing for a cool, satisfying dish that comes together in minutes.

Recipe Ingredients

• English cucumbers: sliced thin for the best texture.
• Sour cream: forms the base of the dressing.
• White vinegar: adds brightness and tang.
• Salt: to taste.
• Fresh cracked black pepper: for garnish and flavor.

What Kind of Cucumber Should You Use?

English cucumbers are recommended because they have fewer seeds, a tender skin, and a slightly sweeter taste that pairs well with the creamy dressing. If you use another variety, you may want to seed or peel it before slicing.

How to Make Cucumber Salad

This is one of the simplest salads to prepare—just make the dressing, toss with cucumbers, and serve.

1. Make the dressing: Whisk together sour cream, white vinegar, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust the vinegar or salt as needed.
2. Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to coat. Finish with fresh cracked black pepper and serve.

Tips for the Best Cucumber Salad

• Prevent excess liquid: Cucumbers release water as they sit. If the salad will wait before serving, consider draining some liquid or using a slotted spoon when serving.
• Slice evenly: A mandoline or a sharp knife helps produce uniform, thin slices for great texture.
• Serve soon: For best texture, serve immediately or within a few hours. If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.
• Substitutions: Plain yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option; store-bought ranch will also work in a pinch.

What to Serve with this Salad

• Sandwiches: The cool, crunchy cucumbers complement hearty sandwiches like sloppy joes or roast beef.
• Casseroles: Serve alongside baked casseroles for a refreshing contrast to cheesy, rich dishes.
• Chicken: Pair with grilled or pan-seared chicken breasts to balance savory main dishes with a light side.
• Extra vegetables: Add sliced onions, tomatoes, or radishes to bulk up the salad and add color.

How to Store Leftovers

• Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
• To avoid a watery salad, store the sliced cucumbers separately and add the dressing just before serving.

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Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

This quick and easy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing is cool and refreshing for summer—an effortless, five-ingredient salad packed with creamy, bright flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 long English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Slice cucumbers and place them in a salad bowl. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, whisk sour cream, white vinegar, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Pour the dressing over cucumbers and gently toss to combine. Adjust salt if needed.
• Garnish with cracked black pepper and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
• If preparing ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving to prevent excess liquid.

Equipment

• Bowl

Notes

• Cucumbers release water as they sit—serve with a slotted spoon or drain excess liquid before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal
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Carbohydrates: 6g
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Protein: 2g
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Fat: 6g

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Values may vary by ingredients and portion sizes.