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white bowl with creamy cucumber salad finished with fresh cracked black pepper and fresh dill
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4 from 4 votes

Best Creamy Cucumber Salad

5 minute Creamy Cucumber Salad - fresh sliced cucumbers in a creamy sour cream or greek yogurt and fresh herb dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: A Gouda Life

Equipment

  • medium bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 english cucumbers thinly sliced (skins on)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or swap plain Greek yogurt or combo
  • 3 tablespoons red onion finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Thinly slice cucumbers (leave skin on) using a sharp knife or mandoline and mince red onions. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add sour cream, red wine vinegar, dill and garlic powder. Whisk to combine then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add sliced cucumbers and red onions to the dressing. Gently stir to coat. Serve right away at room temperature or chill in the fridge for an hour (stir again before serving).

Notes

For a lighter version + extra protein, swap plain Greek yogurt for sour cream!