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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad: Your Go-To Summer Refreshment

This creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing summer favorite, effortlessly blending crispy cucumbers with a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 whole English Cucumber Offers a crisp texture; Persian cucumbers make a great substitute.
  • 1 small Onion (Red or White) Adds a mild zing; sweet onions can tone down the flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Consider using light sour cream for a lower-fat option.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use reduced-fat mayo or a vegan alternative for a healthier take.
  • 2 oz Whipped Cream Cheese Whipped is easier to mix than traditional cream cheese.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice or Vinegar Apple cider vinegar offers a tasty variation.
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Helps to mellow the dressing's acidity.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Elevates the onion flavor without adding texture.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Imparts warmth and depth to the dressing.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Bring herby freshness; substitute with dried dill using less if fresh isn't available.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Mandoline
  • deli container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and thinly slicing one English cucumber and your choice of onion (red or white). Place them in a bowl.
  2. In a mixing container, add the sour cream, mayo, whipped cream cheese, lemon juice or vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and dill. Mix thoroughly to create a dressing.
  3. Gently fold in the cucumber and onion mixture with the dressing until well coated.
  4. Cover your container or bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Once chilled, give the salad a final stir and serve immediately as a side or appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, use fresh cucumbers and onions. Mix the dressing and cucumbers shortly before serving.

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