Creamy Cucumber Salad

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Creamy Cucumber Salad 🥒🌿

This refreshing cucumber salad is creamy, crunchy, and full of fresh flavor. Perfect as a side dish for lunch, BBQs, or summer dinners!

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cucumbers

  • Wash cucumbers well.
  • Slice them thinly using a knife or slicer.
  • Place slices in a bowl.

👉 For extra crunch, chill cucumbers before slicing.

2️⃣ Slice the Onion

  • Thinly slice red onion.
  • Add onion slices to the cucumbers.

🌿 The onion adds a fresh and slightly sweet flavor.

3️⃣ Make the Creamy Dressing

  • In a small bowl, mix:
    • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • Mayonnaise
    • Lemon juice
    • Dill
    • Salt & pepper
  • Stir until smooth and creamy.

4️⃣ Combine Everything

  • Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions.
  • Toss gently until fully coated.

👉 Make sure every cucumber slice gets creamy dressing!

5️⃣ Chill & Serve

  • Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with extra dill and black pepper.

❄️ Chilling makes the salad even more refreshing.

❓ Q/A

❓ Can I make it ahead of time?

✅ Yes! Best served within 24 hours for maximum freshness.

❓ Can I use yogurt instead of sour cream?

✅ Absolutely! Greek yogurt makes it lighter and creamy.

❓ How do I keep it from getting watery?

✅ Pat cucumber slices dry before mixing with dressing.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor.
  • English cucumbers work great because they have fewer seeds.
  • Add garlic powder for extra flavor.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • BBQ side dish
  • Sandwich companion
  • Summer picnic salad
  • Light healthy lunch

💪 Nutritional Benefits

  • Cucumbers help keep you hydrated.
  • Dill adds antioxidants and freshness.
  • Greek yogurt provides protein and creaminess.

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