How long does it take to make the Creamy Cucumber Salad?

The total time to make the Creamy Cucumber Salad is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What can I use instead of sour cream in this recipe?

Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative to sour cream.

What is the purpose of salting the cucumber and onion?

Salting the cucumber and onion draws out moisture, which is important for the texture of the salad.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Name: Creamy Cucumber Salad
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber; 1 medium sweet onion; 1 cup sour cream (Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative.); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chives; 1 teaspoon salt; to taste none black pepper

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Original video by Well Done on YouTube2:46

About this recipe

Creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's a lighter, lower-carb alternative to traditional potato salad, making it a great complement to barbecues and potlucks.

This salad is not only easy to prepare but also showcases the seasonal freshness of cucumbers and sweet onions. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a creamy, cool dish that everyone will love.

Ingredient notes

Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative to sour cream.

Tips from Well Done’s video

Using a mandolin helps achieve thin, even slices of cucumber and onion, but a knife works just fine if you don't have one.
Salting the cucumber and onion before mixing them with the dressing helps draw out excess moisture, preventing a watery salad.

Good to know

How long does it take to make the Creamy Cucumber Salad?: The total time to make the Creamy Cucumber Salad is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What can I use instead of sour cream in this recipe?: Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative to sour cream.
How many servings does this recipe yield?: This recipe yields 4 servings.
What is the purpose of salting the cucumber and onion?: Salting the cucumber and onion draws out moisture, which is important for the texture of the salad.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Well Done: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

1
Slice the cucumber and sweet onion thinly using a mandolin or knife.
2
Place the sliced cucumber and onion in a colander and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.
3
Let the cucumber and onion sit for about an hour, tossing occasionally to ensure even salting.
4
After an hour, pat the cucumber and onion dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
5
In a bowl, combine sour cream, rice vinegar, fresh dill, chives, and salt to make the dressing.
6
Add the dried cucumber and onion to the dressing and toss to combine.
7
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with additional fresh dill and black pepper.