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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad with Red Onion

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A crisp, tangy, and creamy cucumber salad featuring fresh dill and red onion, perfect as a refreshing side dish for warm weather meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers (seedless, thin-skinned)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½ cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). If watery, place slices in a colander, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, toss gently, and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel and slice the red onion as thinly as possible. For milder flavor, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Rinse and dry fresh dill sprigs, then finely chop.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, buttermilk, white vinegar, and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Add cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped dill to the dressing. Gently fold to coat evenly without bruising cucumbers.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use a mandoline or very sharp knife for thin slices. Salt cucumbers and let rest to drain excess water to prevent watery salad. Adjust vinegar and sugar to balance dressing. Fresh dill is preferred for best flavor. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Salad holds well up to 24 hours refrigerated but cucumbers soften over time.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy dill salad, red onion salad, summer salad, easy side dish, fresh dill, sour cream dressing

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