This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy side dish made with crisp cucumber slices, a bit of red onion, and a simple creamy dressing that comes together in minutes. It’s perfect for BBQs, cookouts, and summer picnics.

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photo of the finished Creamy Cucumber Salad

We usually make this up during the warmer months when cucumbers are in season and we’re all craving something cool and refreshing. It goes great with grilled chicken, burgers, or even a simple pasta dish.

Serve this with my Mini Piggies in a Blanket or these Air-Fried Zucchini Bites.

How to Make Cucumber Salad

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 large English cucumber, sliced and halved
¼ of a red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

Step by Step Guide

1. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons.

2. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh dill.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. Gently fold the cucumber and onion into the creamy dressing. Stir until coated.

5. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. This helps the flavors come together and gives it that nice, refreshing chill.

Serve and Enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

Use English cucumbers – They have thin skin and fewer seeds, which means no peeling or seeding needed! If you’re using regular cucumbers, you may want to peel and scoop out the seeds to avoid extra moisture.
Slice the veggies thinly to help the dressing soak in and give that soft-crunch texture that makes this salad so good.
Let the salad chill for at least 1 hour, giving the flavors time to come together. If you’re in a rush, it can be served right away, but it’s better cold!
If you don’t have fresh dill, you can use dried dill, but just add a pinch.
The cucumbers will release water as they sit, so it’s best to enjoy this salad the same day for the best texture.

Prep Time:10

Chill Time (Optiona):1

Total Time:10

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber sliced and halved
¼ of a red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh dill.
In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Gently fold the cucumber and onion into the creamy dressing. Stir until coated.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. This helps the flavors come together and gives it that nice, refreshing chill.

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 55kcal

Author: carlycampbell