Creamy cucumber and dill salad is a simple, delicious, summery salad recipe! With fresh dill, and thinly sliced sweet white onions, nothing says fresh and simple quite like this cucumber salad.
Growing up, my family always grew large gardens. Therefore, there were always an abundance of cucumbers throughout the summer. Of course, now I make this salad year round using English cucumbers. For the fresh dill, I buy lots in the summer, then freeze it to have in the winter. This way, I can make this creamy dill dressing for cucumber salad at any time of the year.
For creamy cucumber and dill salad, you simply slice the cucumbers and onion thinly, either by hand or with a mandolin slicer. Then toss the ingredients into a bowl, mix, and combine the cucumbers and onion. It is best served right away, as the longer it sits, the more watery the dressing becomes. I do find that using a mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise will provide a thicker dressing than just using sour cream. Also adding salt to the dressing will generate more weepiness.
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What type of Cucumbers are best for Creamy Cucumber salad?
I actually prefer garden cucumbers that have been freshly harvested! There is no comparison in flavor, if you have a sweet garden variety! YUM!
And Onions?
The best onions for this salad recipe are sweet white onions. These are the white onions with the papery skin. Yellow onions are way too strong! Purple onions can be used but you may want to use less, as the flavor could overpower the delicate cucumber and dill flavors. I have also used green onions in a pinch.
History of Creamy Cucumber and Dill Salad
Many people will remember growing up with some form of cucumber salad! I know my mom and grandma were Canadian and this is where I learned of cucumber salad with dill. Mizeria is a Polish cucumber salad that has roots traced back to the 16th century. This was a simple salad of sliced cucumbers in sour cream with dill. Then there is Gurkensalat, the German version which can have either a vinegar based or creamy dressing. Cucumbers originated in India and now are grown throughout the world.
Why You Will LOVE Creamy Cucumber Salad!
- Crunchy, cool cucumbers!
- Super quick and easy recipe!
- Dill and cucumbers, the perfect pair!
- Uses easy to find ingredients.
- Can be doubled or tripled for potlucks, parties etc.
Variations
- Purple onions can be used, although they have a stronger flavor.
- For a milder onion flavor, use green onions or chives.
- You can use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar instead of the white vinegar.
- Add a bit of cayenne for a slight bite.
- Of course you can use garden cucumbers if you have them. If the skin is tough, peel the garden cucumbers and if they are quite seedy, scoop the seeds out.
Ingredients for Creamy Cucumber and Dill Salad
- Cucumbers, of course! Sweet garden, or English cucumbers, sliced thinly.
- Onion, the sweet white onions with the papery skin are the best!
- Sour cream, you can use light or regular sour cream. You can substitute yogurt for the sour cream.
- Mayonnaise
- Dill, fresh is best, but dry can be used if it’s winter and there is no fresh dill to be found. Just use less, about 2 tsp.
- Vinegar, I use white vinegar, or you can use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
- Sugar, this will offset the vinegar. You can adjust to taste before adding the cucumbers and onions to the dressing.
- Salt, only if you like it, and taste before adding any.
How to Make Creamy Cucumber and Dill Salad
2. In a medium sized bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, and sugar.
3. Toss the cucumbers and onions in the dressing.
4. Mix and serve immediately, or within 2 hours.
What to Eat With Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers not only have a national day! They have an entire month dedicated to them! (June) To celebrate National Cucumber Day on June 14th, try Creamy Cucumber and Dill Salad, Simple Refrigerator Pickles, or Sweet Garlic Dill Pickles!
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Ingredients
Instructions
Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly and set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, and sugar.
Toss the cucumbers and onions in the dressing.
Mix and serve immediately, or within 2 hours.
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 109kcal
- Calories from Fat 66kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.3g12%
- Sodium 62mg3%
- Potassium 151mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 7.5g
- Protein 1.2g3%
- Vitamin A 6 IU
- Vitamin C 4 mg
- Calcium 4 mg
- Vitamin K 18 mcg
- Folate 4 mcg
- Phosphorus 5 mg
- Magnesium 4 mmol
- Copper 6 mg
- Manganese 5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Serve right away if possible, the longer this cucumber salad sits, the weepier it gets.
- To make ahead, you can make up the dressing ahead and have the cucumber and onion sliced. Just keep the dressing separate from the cucumbers and onions until right before you serve it.
- Fresh dill really does give the best flavor. If you don't have any, you can use dry, but just use 2 tsp of the dry.
- Buy lots of dill in the summer and freeze it already chopped for year round use!
