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Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad with Creamy Sour Cream Dressing

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A quick and easy cucumber salad featuring a tangy creamy sour cream dressing with fresh dill, perfect for summer meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced (English or Kirby cucumbers recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream (preferably full-fat)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional, can be swapped with Greek yogurt)
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or a small amount of freshly grated garlic (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and thinly slice the cucumbers about 1/8-inch thick. To reduce excess water, sprinkle the slices lightly with salt and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper until creamy but pourable.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill into the dressing.
  4. Gently fold the cucumber slices into the dressing, coating each slice evenly without drowning them.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the dressing while retaining crunch.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and garnish with extra dill sprigs.

Notes

Salting cucumbers before mixing reduces excess moisture and keeps the salad crisp. Whisk sour cream and vinegar first to avoid clumps. Use fresh dill for best flavor; dried dill can be used but reduce quantity. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Salad keeps well up to 24 hours refrigerated; drain excess liquid before serving.

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