Description
This creamy cucumber salad is light, crisp, and incredibly refreshing—perfect for hot days when you want to stay away from the stove or oven. With crunchy cucumbers coated in a smooth, tangy dressing, it’s a delicious and healthier alternative to heavy potato salad. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it makes an ideal side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly.
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes, then drain excess water.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream/yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cucumbers and onion to the dressing.
- Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve chilled.
Tips
✔ Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and extra crunch.
✔ For a lighter version, replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
✔ Add garlic powder for extra flavor.
✔ Chill longer for better taste.
✔ Best served fresh within 24 hours.