creamy cucumber salad

Here’s a classic creamy cucumber salad recipe — cool, crisp, and perfect as a side dish for summer meals or anything hearty and savory. 🥒✨

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🥣 Creamy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

1. Prep the cucumbers:

   • Slice cucumbers thinly (using a mandoline if you have one).

   • If desired, sprinkle them with a little salt and let sit for 10–15 minutes, then gently squeeze out excess water with a paper towel — this keeps the salad from getting watery.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise (if using), vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Combine:

   • Add cucumbers (and onion, if using) to the dressing. Toss until evenly coated.

4. Chill and serve:

   • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning (you might want a touch more vinegar or dill).

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🧄 Optional Add-Ins:

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• Chopped chives or parsley

• A splash of olive oil for a silkier texture

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Would you like me to give you a dairy-free or vegan version of this salad too?