Description
This refreshing cucumber salad features thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions tossed in a creamy sour cream and red wine vinegar dressing, flavored with fresh dill and subtle garlic notes. Perfect as a light side dish, it can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh dill, granulated sugar (if using), and garlic powder. Mix everything thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, uniform dressing. Taste the dressing and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Toss the Salad: Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion on top of the prepared dressing. Gently stir the ingredients together to ensure the slices are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve or Chill: You can serve the salad immediately at room temperature for a fresh, crisp bite, or cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the salad chill nicely before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, increase the amount of red wine vinegar slightly.
- Use English cucumbers for their mild flavor and fewer seeds compared to regular cucumbers.
- The granulated sugar is optional but helps balance the acidity of the vinegar.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with dried dill, but reduce the quantity as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- This salad is best served within a day for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American