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Square overhead shot of a creamy cucumber salad in a white bowl with a black trim.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

A light and fresh creamy cucumber salad that's ready with just 10 minutes of prep!
Course Salad, Side, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad recipe, cucumber salad, cucumber salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 163kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 2 seedless English cucumbers, thinly sliced (approximately 5 cups total)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek style yogurt)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Dash of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or dill
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and vinegar. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Pour off liquid.
    Sliced cucumbers in a measuring cup
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and pepper until smooth.
    Cucumber and dill salad dressing in a measuring cup with whisk
  • Pour dressing over the drained cucumbers. Stir in parsley or dill and sliced green onions.
    Square overhead shot of a creamy cucumber salad in a white bowl with a black trim.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use a mandoline slicer to quickly cut the cucumbers into equal rounds. Make sure that you use the wider setting on the mandoline so that your cucumbers are not paper-thin. The thicker rounds stand up to the dressing and stay crisp for longer.
  • For the best flavor and texture, use full-fat mayo and sour cream rather than the lower-fat alternatives.
  • If time allows, let the cucumbers sit and marinate with the other ingredients for about 15-30 minutes before serving. Do not prepare the salad too far in advance, though. It’s best when enjoyed within about 4 hours so that the cucumbers don’t get soggy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg