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Fresh Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe with Garlic and Red Onion – Easy Homemade Side Dish

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A fresh and creamy cucumber dill salad with garlic and red onion, perfect as a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish that complements summer meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice 3 medium cucumbers (about 450 grams or 1 pound). If cucumbers are watery, place slices in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then pat dry with a towel.
  2. Peel and thinly slice one small red onion (about 70 grams or 2.5 ounces). Soak slices in cold water for 5-10 minutes to mellow sharpness, then drain well.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional), and a pinch of sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Mince 2 cloves garlic finely and stir into the dressing along with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill. Mix well.
  5. Add ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Add the drained cucumber slices and red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until evenly coated. If dressing is too thick, add a splash of cold water or more lemon juice to loosen.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Stir once or twice if chilling longer than an hour.

Notes

For less watery salad, salt and drain cucumbers before mixing. Soak red onions in cold water to reduce sharpness. Dressing can be loosened with cold water or lemon juice. Chilling for at least 30 minutes improves flavor. Substitute sour cream and mayo with vegan alternatives for dairy-free version. Fresh dill is preferred but dried dill can be used (1 teaspoon).

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, dill salad, garlic cucumber salad, red onion salad, easy side dish, summer salad, quick salad

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