Creamy cucumber salad is a dish I grew up with; it brings back memories of dinners at my Grandma Mary’s house.
This summertime staple is a fresh addition to any picnic, barbecue, or potluck with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a simple sour cream dressing.
This easy recipe is fast to prepare with ingredients you likely have on hand.
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Ingredients in Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers – Use long English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers for this recipe as have thinner skins and don’t require peeling (although you can peel them if you prefer).
Field cucumbers can have tough skins, so they should be peeled (or peel some strips). The seeds in field cucumbers are larger and can be scraped out with a spoon.
Onions – Sweet white onion or red onion is optional but adds great flavor to this cucumber salad. Thinly slice the onion and soak it in cold water while preparing the salad to take off a little bit of bite from the onion.
Variations – This salad is great with fresh garden herbs like basil and dill. Chop up your favorites and stir them in.
Dressing – Making this cucumber salad dressing is easy. Combine sour cream, mayo, vinegar, seasonings, and a touch of sugar. You can replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt if you’d like.
How to Make Creamy Cucumber Salad
The best cucumber salad recipe is one that is simple so the cucumbers really shine.
- With a sharp knife or mandolin, slice the cucumber ¼-inch thick. Thinly slice the onion if adding per the recipe below.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients in a bowl and toss with the cucumbers, onion and dill.
- Refrigerate one hour before serving. Garnish with additional chopped dill.
To Make Cucumber Salad Ahead
This recipe can be made 4 or 5 hours in advance for the best flavor; this way, the cucumbers stay crisp!
If you’d like to make it further ahead, slice the cucumbers and onions if using, and store them separately from the dressing in an airtight container. Combine the two an hour before serving.
Storage
Creamy cucumber salad will up to 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Drain any juices before serving, and add a little bit of extra sour cream if needed.
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Did you make this Creamy Cucumber Salad? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber
- ⅓ cup sliced white onion optional
For the Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and cut it into slices ¼-inch thick.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, vinegar, sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Add the cucumbers and onions if using and gently toss well to coat.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh additional dill if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
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Just make it to take to a BBQ today. Really fresh and crunchy, love it! Thank you
So yummie! I made this today with onions, we had it at dinner with sauerkraut brats. A great contrast with the creamy cucs. Thanks for posting.
I made this today, but I added celery, yellow bell pepper and frozen peas, I also didn’t peel the cucumbers…delicious!
can you use regular cucumbers for this?
I did yesterday and it turned out great, next time I am gonna try salting the cucumbers and putting them in a colander over a bowl then let them drain overnight then make the salad after they have drained!!! Of course you drink or pour out the liquid !!!
Love ur creamy cucumber recipe. .I did it & it came out delicious. ..thx
JB
Any flavor dressing?
The dressing refers to a mayonnaise type dressing (such as Miracle Whip).
I just love your recipes. I’m a visual person, so I really like the videos to go along with the recipes. I have been making at least 1 new recipe a week. These recipes are easy and taste amazing. Thank you! Happy Holidays
I’m so glad Dawn! Happy Cooking and Happy Holidays to you too! :)
This was delish. I had to change it a bit due to what I had on hand. I used half Greek yogurt and 1/2 sour cream a bit of ranch dressing because I had no mayo and dried dill. It was soo good and I will be making it again, thanks for the recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
How much Splenda would I use to replace the sugar?
I haven’t made this with splenda but there should be a conversion on the package.
I love this- I lost my recipe- could you help?
The recipe is above.
Sounds yum I will be making it
If I use dill weed from the spice aisle, would I still use the same amount as fresh dill, 1/4 cup?
For dill fresh equals ⅓ dried so for this recipe you’ll need just over 1 tablespoon dried dill.
sounds yummy! how many calories per serving and how much is a serving? Thanks!
Love this cucumber salad recipe made it today everyone loves it
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!
Can you use garden cucumbers for this recipe if you don’t have English?:
Most definitely. You might like to peel and/or remove the seeds if the seeds are very large.
Made this yesterday & it was a hit! All gone so making another batch today! Added a dash of garlic too! Thanks for this simple, yummy, healthy recipe!
I can’t find the recipe where is it at
Just scroll above to find the recipe.
Tastes like my grandmothers creamed cucumbers .. Love it !
Thanks for sharing !
What did you use to scrape out the seeds? I need one in my life! (If you say a spoon I’m going to be so embarrassed!!)
I just use a teaspoon. :)
Use full fat mayo.. Light has more carbs more sugar
I use ranch dressing instead of mayo or soured creams.