Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
This 6-ingredient Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is crisp, refreshing, and full of fresh flavour with a creamy sour cream and dill dressing. Naturally gluten-free and quick to prepare, it’s the perfect summer side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners alongside grilled chicken, salmon, or any summer entree.
What You’ll Love About Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
This Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad is one of my absolute favourite dishes—especially during the summertime! When the weather is warm and you’re craving something light, fresh, and cooling, this salad hits the spot perfectly.
Growing up, this salad was a staple in my German grandparents’ home. I have so many fond memories of enjoying it during visits with them. It was always served alongside our meals and made the perfect refreshing accompaniment.
What I love most about this cucumber salad is how simple and effortless it is to prepare. You only need six ingredients, yet the result is so vibrant and flavourful. The crispness of the cucumber pairs beautifully with the fresh, aromatic dill and the creamy tang of the sour cream dressing.
If theres one thing you do, make sure to use fresh dill—it truly makes all the difference and elevates the entire dish. This salad is also an ideal option for backyard BBQs, potlucks, or casual summer dinner parties. It’s easy to transport, quick to whip up, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
What you will need to make Easy Cucumber Salad
A few things to keep in mind:
- Cucumber – First of all, long english cucumber works best for this recipe! You will need about 5 cups thinly sliced which is about 2 long english cucumbers. I don’t recommend field cucumbers due to their higher water content and larger seeds.
- Shallots – I love the flavour and kick that the shallots add to this salad. You could substitute with very thinly sliced white onion, but I like shallots best!
- Sour cream – Be sure to use full-fat sour cream for the most creamy dressing!
- Dill – Don’t skip the fresh dill! It’s highly recommended to enjoy the highest level of flavour with this salad. Dried dill lacks so much in flavour and body, but you can use it in a pinch.
- Olive oil – Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the dressing.
Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped long english cucumber sliced into half moons
- 1/4 cup shallots thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh dill fronds (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the cucumbers and shallots to a medium-sized mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the sour cream, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the dressing to the cucumbers and shallots and mix until all of the cucumbers are coated in the dressing.
- Top with a garnish of dill and serve cold!