Best 7 Eileens Sour Cream Dill Cucumber Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the essence of freshness and tang like Eileen's Sour Cream Dill Cucumber Salad. This delectable salad, hailing from the kitchens of Eileen herself, boasts a symphony of flavors that dance upon the palate. Crisp cucumbers, bathed in a creamy sour cream dressing infused with the aromatic essence of dill, create a refreshing and invigorating experience.

Our culinary journey takes us through a collection of recipes that explore variations of this classic salad. From the traditional Sour Cream Dill Cucumber Salad, with its perfect balance of tangy and creamy, to the innovative Asian Cucumber Salad, which introduces a delightful blend of sesame oil and rice vinegar, each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved dish.

Whether you seek a classic side dish to complement your summer barbecue or a light and refreshing lunch option, Eileen's Sour Cream Dill Cucumber Salad stands ready to tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and symphony of flavors, this salad is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 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 entrée 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

SWEET AND SOUR DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This salad couldn't be easier. Simply slice the peeled cucumber as finely as you can and macerate it in sugar, vinegar, salt and chopped dill. This makes quite a lot of liquid as it sits in the refrigerator, but it's meant to.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium or 1 1/2 large seedless cucumbers
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed
1/4 cup finely chopped dill

Steps:

  • Peel and finely slice cucumbers into wafer-thin circles. Place in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour over cucumbers, and turn them well to mix. Add dill, mix again and adjust salt to taste. Spread in a shallow serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, up to 4 hours.

BEST-EVER CUCUMBER DILL SALAD



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Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.

Provided by Margie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cucumber, very thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup vinegar, or more to taste
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ lime, juiced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dill
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ stalk celery, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place cucumber slices in a colander. Generously sprinkle salt over cucumber; let sit until water starts to bead on the slices, about 10 minutes. Drain water from cucumber slices.
  • Whisk sour cream, vinegar, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Mix cucumber, onion, and celery into dressing until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 42.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

DILL CUCUMBER SALAD



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Wonderful summer time salad but does not have to be so sweet to be so good. You do not have to marinate it overnight. Two hours is good.

Provided by Karen V.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons salt
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, sugar, water, dill, and salt to a boil in a saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over cucumbers in a large bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Drain and discard vinegar mixture and stir sour cream into cucumbers. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1176.4 mg, Sugar 25 g

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality cucumbers. English cucumbers are a good choice because they have a mild flavor and few seeds.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
  • Add a little bit of sugar to the dressing to balance out the sourness of the sour cream and vinegar.
  • Chopped fresh dill is the perfect herb for this salad, but you can also use parsley, chives, or basil.
  • Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish.

Conclusion:

Eileen's Sour Cream Dill Cucumber Salad is a classic summer salad that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy dressing, fresh cucumbers, and tangy dill, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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