Creamy Cucumber Salad in 10 Minutes!

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Cucumber (small garden cucumbers or English cucumbers, sliced thinly)
• 0.25 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced; can substitute sweet onion or green onion for milder flavor)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat, for a rich creamy base)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise (optional, adds extra richness)
• 1 clove Garlic (pressed or grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (or to taste, kosher or sea salt preferred)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare Cucumbers

   Wash the cucumbers, trim the ends, and slice them into thin rounds or half‑moons, about 1/8‑inch thick.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice Onion

   Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. For a milder flavor, substitute sweet onion or thinly chop green onion.

   Time: PT2M

3. Chop Dill

   Rinse the dill, pat dry, and finely chop it.

   Time: PT1M

4. Prepare Dressing

   In the mixing bowl combine sour cream, lemon juice, optional mayonnaise, the pressed garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT5M

5. Mix Salad

   Add the sliced cucumbers, onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

6. Serve

   Transfer the salad to a serving dish, garnish with a few extra dill fronds if desired, and chill for 10 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

1 g