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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

This light and scrumptious cucumber and onion salad is the easy side dish of summer. It's low on calories and high on satisfaction – perfect for picnics, a BBQ or a poolside potluck with friends.
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigeration Time:1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: German
Keyword: salad, vegetables
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Peeler
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 2 long English cucumbers peeled, quartered and sliced
  • ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup fresh dill weed chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, sugar and salt/pepper.
  • Add the sliced cucumbers and onions and gently toss well to coat. Do not stir too much to retain the texture.
  • Top with additional fresh pepper and dill, if desired.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve as a side or with crackers for an appetizer.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.5mg