Creamy Cucumber Salad
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2-3 large Cucumbers, thinly sliced 🥒
- 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced (optional for extra zest) 🧅
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt (the creamy base!) 🥣
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise ✨
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill) 🌿
- 1 tbsp White vinegar or lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tsp Sugar (to balance the tang) 🍬
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Veggies: Thinly slice your cucumbers and onions. 🥒🧅 For the best texture, use a mandoline slicer if you have one!
- The Creamy Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, and garlic powder until smooth and silky. 🌪️🥣
- Combine: Toss the cucumber and onion slices into the dressing. Stir gently until every slice is perfectly coated in that creamy goodness. 🌀✨🤤
- Chill: For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the cucumbers to marinate and the flavors to meld! ❄️🎯
- Serve: Give it one last stir and enjoy it cold! 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Crunch Secret: If you have time, toss the sliced cucumbers with a pinch of salt and let them sit in a colander for 15 minutes to drain excess water. Pat dry before adding the dressing to keep it from getting watery! 🥒🚫💦
- Extra Freshness: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving adds a bright pop of flavor! 🍋💎
