Creamy Cucumber Salad Without Mayonnaise
This creamy cucumber salad is light, refreshing, and made without mayonnaise — perfect for summer gatherings or a healthy side dish. Greek yogurt or sour cream adds a tangy twist, while fresh dill and red onion bring bold flavor with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 large, ripe cucumbers cut
- 1 Red onion of a small size cut into tiny pieces
- ½ cup cup sour cream
- 1 tsp white vinegar, or lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp tablespoons Dill fresh (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt and Pepper depending on your personal needs
Instructions
- Cucumbers have to be broken into pieces and allowed to sit on the countertop at room temperature for between 10 and 15 minutes. Drain them and then dry them.
- A bowl is needed to prepare the mixture of sour cream vinegar, sugar and sour-cream. Add Dill and sugar. Include salt, pepper, and.
- Mix the cucumbers and onions into the dressing until it's covered.
- After 30 minutes of Cool Mix, serve it chilled.
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Tips and Tricks
- Pick cucumbers without seeds. Persian along with English cucumbers aren't as bitter and don't require to be removed.
- The salad should be kept at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to be perfectly paired.
- Make sure to spread salt on cucumbers. It is important to make sure that dressing is not unclean.
- Include protein. Are you looking to make it the perfect meal? Try adding chickpeas or chicken grilled as well as tofu.
- freshly dried fresh herbs, whether parsley or dill are always more aromatic and delicious.