What I 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 Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
Here’s a list of ingredients that you will need:
- Cucumber – First of all, long english cucumber works best for this recipe! You will need about 5 cups chopped which is about 2 long english cucumbers.
- Shallots – Secondly, 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 the best!
- Sour cream – Moreover, I recommend using full-fat sour cream for the best, most creamy dressing!
- Dill – Fresh dill is highly recommended in order to fully experience the full deliciousness of 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.
- Lemon – Finally, a fresh squeeze of lemon juice will provide the best flavour for the dressing! You will need one whole lemon for this recipe.
Creamy Cucumber Dill Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups cucumbers (sliced into half moons)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh dill fronds (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp 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!
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