Best 5 Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream And Dill Dressing Recipes

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**Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream and Dill Dressing: A Refreshing Delight**

Cucumber salad with sour cream and dill dressing is a classic summer dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. Made with crisp cucumbers, creamy sour cream, and a tangy dill dressing, this salad is a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or poultry. It can also be served as a light lunch or snack. This recipe provides a detailed guide on how to make this classic salad, along with variations such as adding other vegetables, herbs, and spices to create unique and delicious salads. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe ensures that you can easily prepare this refreshing dish at home and enjoy its delightful flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM AND DILL DRESSING



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We've given this creamy cucumber salad recipe a healthy update. But it's still so good, you won't even notice! Reduced-fat sour cream (in place of full-fat) lowers the calorie count without losing taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 to 6 Kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk well to combine.
  • Add cucumbers, and toss to coat. Garnish with more dill, if desired. Serve, or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 2 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM AND DILL RECIPE



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This recipe for cucumbers with sour cream and dill is a refreshing summer side salad that gets a little kick from vinegar and black pepper.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 3 cucumbers , peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh, chopped dill , or 2 1/4 teaspoons dried
Dash freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Arrange cucumber slices in a serving bowl, sprinkling layers with salt.
  • Place a saucer or other weight on cucumbers to weigh down. Cover and let stand for several hours.
  • Pour off and discard excess cucumber juices.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, and chopped dill. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add dressing to cucumbers and gently toss to coat them.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour and stir to re-blend the ingredients before serving. Pair with your favorite entrĂ©e and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 635 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
  • To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM



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I serve this refreshing and simple salad year-round because it perks up everyday meals. I think what makes it so special is the addition of dill.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
4 medium cucumbers, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt and dill. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL SOUR CREAM



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Make and share this Cucumber Salad With Dill Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sharierice

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced on an angle 1/4 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a colander over a bowl, toss the prepared cucumbers with 2 tsps salt and let drain 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, cider vinegar, dill and sugar.
  • Add in the drained cucumbers and sliced onion. Toss to mix.
  • Season with pepper, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are good choices.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute Greek yogurt or buttermilk.
  • Fresh dill is essential in this recipe. However, if you don't have any, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
  • If you like a tangy dressing, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
  • This salad is best served chilled. So, be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This cucumber salad with sour cream and dill dressing is a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So, next time you're looking for a quick and refreshing salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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