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Creamy Cucumber Salad with a Cool Crunchy Finish

Thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion are coated in a creamy sour cream dressing with red wine vinegar, fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Mandoline slicer, optional
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red wine vinegar, dill, optional sugar, and garlic powder until well combined.
  2. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions on top of the sour cream dressing.
  4. Stir gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Serve right away for the crunchiest texture.
Chill for a colder, more refreshing salad.
Stir gently before serving if refrigerated.