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Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill: Easy 10-Minute Recipe

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This creamy cucumber salad with dill and sour cream is a quick, refreshing side dish perfect for summer. Ready in 10 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that balances rich sour cream, bright dill, and crunchy cucumbers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large or 3 medium cucumbers (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for drawing out moisture)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. If using English cucumbers, leave the skin on; for regular cucumbers, peel if skin is thick.
  2. Place cucumber slices in a colander set over a bowl or in the sink. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and toss gently. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. While cucumbers rest, slice the red onion thinly. To mellow the bite, soak slices in cold water with a splash of vinegar for 10 minutes, then drain.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust vinegar or sugar as desired.
  5. After 15-20 minutes, gently press cucumber slices with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove remaining moisture.
  6. Add cucumbers, red onion, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld (optional but recommended).
  8. Before serving, stir and taste. Adjust salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with extra dill and flaky salt if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip salting the cucumbers—it prevents a watery salad. Use fresh dill for best flavor. The salad tastes better after 30 minutes in the fridge but is best served the same day. For make-ahead, slice and salt cucumbers the night before, make dressing separately, and combine before serving.

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