Creamy Cucumber Salad
Try this delicious Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe, perfect for summer gatherings and barbecues, that everyone will love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 265kcal
Equipment
- Mandoline
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
- 2 13" cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Optional Step, peel and slice cucumbers thin, I like to use a mandolin on the thinnest setting, and place in a colander over a large bowl. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon of salt and allow them to release some moisture for about an hour. Then lightly press down with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- If you are not allowing them to sit for the hour, start by making the dressing in a large bowl. Add sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, dill, parsley, salt and pepper (I start with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper each and add more to taste after the salad is fully mixed), and mix well to combine.
- Add cucumbers into the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Taste and add any additional salt and pepper.
- Enjoy immediately or allow it to sit in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Double It: As a side, this recipe as written will serve 4 but it is easy enough to double.
- Slice Evenly: A sharp knife or mandoline slicer helps create evenly sliced cucumbers that absorb the dressing consistently.
- Make It Ahead: The flavor gets noticeably better after a few hours in the refrigerator. We often make it in the morning if we're serving it with dinner.
- Don't Skip Fresh Herbs: Dried dill can work if needed, but fresh herbs give this salad its signature flavor.
- Drain Well: Removing excess moisture helps prevent the dressing from becoming thin as the salad sits.
- Salt the Cucumbers First: This helps to remove any excess liquid before mixing.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Next Day: This salad is often even more flavorful the next day as the herbs continue to infuse the dressing. If the cucumbers keep releasing moisture, you can drain before eating.
- Freezer: Freezing is not recommended, as the creamy dressing can separate and the cucumbers lose their crisp texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.5mg
