Creamy Cucumber and Dill Salad

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!

Do not use cucumbers that have grown too large, as often they will be bitter with tough skins. If I'm craving creamy cucumber salad recipe in the winter, I use English cucumbers. These cucumbers don't require peeling and the seeds are small so you save yourself some work of scooping out the seeds!

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.

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

1.Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly and set aside.

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

Sloppy Joes Recipe

Mouthwatering Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Ribs

Tasty Baked Lasagna

Flavorful Homemade Hamburgers

Easy Oven Cooked Pulled Pork

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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