**Cucumber with Sour Cream: A Refreshing and Versatile Side Dish**
Cucumber with sour cream is a refreshing and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or snack, or paired with grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables. The combination of crisp cucumber, tangy sour cream, and fresh herbs creates a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or everyday meals. This article presents three variations of the classic cucumber with sour cream recipe, offering a range of flavors and textures to suit different preferences. From a classic sour cream dressing to a creamy dill sauce and a zesty yogurt-based dressing, these recipes provide a variety of options to elevate the humble cucumber into a delightful culinary experience.
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
Thank Carmen Edwards in Midland, Texas for this quick, classic summer salad of cool, crunchy cucumber slices in a creamy dressing. "It goes with any entree," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt if desired and pepper. Add cucumber and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD
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
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.
SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS
We have a tradition at our house to serve this creamy cucumber salad with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to make from the women at church. It's especially good during the summer when the cucumbers are freshly picked from the garden. -Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MIZERIA (POLISH CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM) RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Slice the cucumber thinly.
- Place the cucumber slices in a colander and salt the cucumbers liberally.
- Allow the salted cucumbers to stand for 30 minutes.
- While the cucumbers are sitting, make the dressing. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, sugar, vinegar (if using), and fresh dill until well blended.
- Cover the dressing and refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.
- Pat the cucumbers dry.
- Place in a medium bowl and add the dressing.
- Toss with the cucumber slices.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Chill the cucumber salad until very cold.
- Sprinkle with additional dill, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 156 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 4 cucumbers (4 portions), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD
This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime.
Provided by Drewbasa
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
This is a yummy side dish that we always have on Thanksgiving but it's great in the summer as well. The mixture will be soupy; it's supposed to be that way.
Provided by TARAWVU
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
- Whisk the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water; add to the bowl and mix to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
From Aebleskiver and More - A Sampling of Danish Recipes by Lisa Steen Riggs. Number of servings is a guestimate.
Provided by AB_Fan
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 1 tbsp salt with cucumber and onion lices; set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
- Rinse the salted cucumber and onion in clear water; press out liquid.
- Stir in the sour cream mixture.
- Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 1173, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.3
CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce No-Cook Low Carb Quick & Easy Cucumber Arugula Spinach Sour Cream Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely chop spinach, arugula, and shallot in processor. Add sour cream and mustard; process just until blended. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Stir cucumber into sour cream mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
CUCUMBER IN SOUR CREAM SALAD
Make and share this Cucumber in Sour Cream Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NoraMarie
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle the cucumber with salt.
- Let stand 30 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Dry on paper towel.
- Combine sour cream, vinegar, tabasco, chives, dill seed and pepper.
- Pour over cucumber.
- Chill well before using.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.8, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 2429.8, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 4.9
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM
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
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.
CUCUMBERS & SOUR CREAM
This is a side dish that is true to my Eastern European roots. I grew up eating this unique, but delicious cucumber dish as a side to a meal of veal & pork meatballs with mashed potatoes. My great grandmother brought it with her from Poland, and my grandmother continued her tradition, then my mother followed suit. I am forever...
Provided by Phyllis Gesch
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Peel two English cucumbers, and slice thinly. Put in to a medium bowl. Sprinkle cucumber slices with 2 teaspoons of the sugar, the salt, the pepper (to your liking), and the vinegar.
- 2. Let the cucumbers sit with the seasonings and vinegar for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice to be sure all slices are coated. After about 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers, reserving about 1 tablespoon of liquid behind in the bowl.
- 3. Once drained, add all of the sour cream and stir gently.
- 4. Once all cucumbers have been incorporated in to the sour cream, add your last teaspoon of sugar, and mix well. Taste your food -- it should be balanced between the vinegar, the sugar, and the salt, and should finish with a slightly sweet note.
- 5. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight. I find these taste best when they have a full 24 hours to hang out in the fridge. Serve cold, and enjoy! These are truly delicious!
CUCUMBER-SOUR CREAM DIP
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a strainer, squeeze out excess liquid from the grated cucumbers. In a medium bowl, mix with sour cream, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
CUCUMBER AND ONION IN SOUR CREAM
Simple recipe, but oh so good. Adapted from a recipe in the Southern Living 1981 Cookbook, month of April. Nice to have at a cookout. Nice, low-cal dish. Cook time is chill time, and prep time includes letting the cucumbers rest.
Provided by Amanda Beth
Categories Low Protein
Time 6h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lay cucumbers in one layer and sprinkle liberally with salt.
- Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Then take paper towels and blot moisture from cucumbers.
- Get them as dry as possible.
- Mix sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
- Combine onions and cucumbers.
- Mix sour cream mixture and vegetables together.
- Cover and chill at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 3504.9, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.2
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: Pick firm, unwaxed cucumbers with dark green skin and no blemishes. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal for this recipe.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the sour cream dressing better. Use a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for even slices.
- Use fresh herbs: Dill, parsley, and chives are classic herbs for cucumber salad. Finely chop them just before adding them to the salad to preserve their flavor and aroma.
- Make the sour cream dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can make it up to a day in advance. Just be sure to store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
- Serve the salad chilled: This is a refreshing salad that's best served cold. Chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving, or even overnight.
Conclusion:
Cucumber with sour cream is a refreshing, flavorful salad that's perfect for summer. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple with just cucumbers, sour cream, and herbs, or you prefer to add other ingredients like red onion, tomatoes, or radishes, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy side dish, give this cucumber with sour cream salad a try.
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