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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad

    Published: Mar 7, 2023 · Modified: Sep 28, 2023 by Shannon · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This delicious Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with almost any meal. All you need is 3 ingredients plus pantry staples and 5 minutes and you can enjoy this crisp and refreshing salad.

    A bowl of Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad on a checkered kitchen towel. this recipe

    This Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad recipe has been around for ages, I'm sure every old-fashioned grandma has served it at some point in her life. Although not wildly popular anymore, this salad is surprisingly good for being so simple so I propose we bring it back into rotation. The cool crispness of this cucumber salad makes it a particularly good summer salad to pair with grilled and smoked meats. This salad is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto-friendly as is so it works for a variety of dietary restrictions.

    Because of the mild flavors, this salad pairs well with a variety of meals, I particularly like it with classic comfort foods like Meatloaf, Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin or Southern Baked Chicken Thighs because it feels nostalgic. But honestly, you can serve this salad with any meal.

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    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad:

    A cucumber, a red onion, white vinegar, sour cream, salt, pepper and dill.
    • English cucmber
    • red onion
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • dried dill
    • white vinegar
    • sour cream

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad:

    A bowl with sour cream, vinegar, salt, pepper and dill and a whisk.

    1. Add the sour cream, vinegar, salt, pepper and dill to a bowl.

    A bowl with a whisk and sour cream dressing in the bowl.

    2. Whisk to combine the ingredients into a sour cream dressing.

    Sliced onions and chopped cucumbers on a cutting board.

    3. Slice the cucumbers and thinly slice the onions into half-moons.

    A bowl with dressing, sliced onions and diced cucumbers not mixed together.

    4. Add the sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced onions to the bowl with the sour cream mixture. Stir to combine.

    Hint: Using English cucumbers in this recipe means you save time by not needing to peel the cucumber and it's more pleasing to look at with the dark green contrast in the salad. Feel free to peel the cucumbers if you prefer the skin removed. Learn more about the difference between English cucumbers and other varieties.

    Substitutions

    Want to substitute one of the ingredients for Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad? Here's how:

    • Dried dill - use ½ tablespoon fresh dill in place of the dried dill.
    • Sour cream - use an equal amount of plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.
    • White vinegar - use an equal amount of red wine, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice in place of the white vinegar.
    • English cucumber - substitute a different variety of cucumber for the English cucumber peeling it first if it has a thick and waxy skin.

    Equipment

    These tools come in handy for Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad:

    • cutting board
    • knife
    • whisk

    Storage

    This salad is best when eaten within 3 hours of assembling it. You can however prep and chop the ingredients storing them separately in airtight containers up to 24 hours prior to assembling the salad.

    FAQ

    What are the best onions for a salad?

    Red onions, also known as purple onions, are the best onions for a salad. These onions have a sweeter and more mild flavor than white and yellow onions making them ideal to consume raw by adding them to salads, sandwiches and dips.

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    Pairing

    Serve this Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad with one of these dinner recipes for a balanced meal the whole family will love:

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    Recipe

    A bowl of Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad on a checkered kitchen towel.

    Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad

    This Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with almost any meal. All you need is 3 ingredients plus pantry staples and 5 minutes and you can be enjoying this crisp and refreshing salad.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 48 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 knife
    • 1 mini whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dried dill
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 english cucumber
    • ½ red onion

    Instructions
     

    • Add the sour cream, vinegar, salt, dill and pepper to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
    • Slice the cucumbers and onions into half-moons.
    • Add the sliced cucumbers and onions to the bowl with the sour cream mixture. Stir to combine and serve or refrigerate up to 3 hours before serving.

    Notes

    Using english cucumbers in this recipe means you save time by not needing to peel the cucumber and it's more pleasing to look at with the dark green contrast in the salad. Feel free to peel the cucumbers if you prefer the skin removed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.3mg
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

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    1. Shannon

      March 14, 2023 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Surprisingly delicious!

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