Creamy Cucumber Salad – Cool, Crisp & Addictively Good! 🥒✨
“The whole family loved this—creamy, crunchy, and utterly refreshing!” 😋😍
This 5-minute Creamy Cucumber Salad is a summer staple! Thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions swim in a tangy, herbed dressing—perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or as a light side. Plus, it gets even better as it chills!
👉 Full recipe with step-by-step photos: Creamy Cucumber Salad
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Ready in 5 minutes – No cooking, just slice and mix!
✅ Creamy yet light – Sour cream + mayo = irresistible texture.
✅ Better than store-bought – Fresh, crisp, and customizable.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Optional add-ins: 1 tbsp dill, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Slice Veggies:
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice cucumbers and red onion thinly.
- Make Dressing:
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and any optional seasonings.
- Combine & Chill:
- Toss cucumbers and onions with the dressing.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or overnight) for best flavor.
Pro Tips
🔹 Less watery? Salt cucumbers first, drain after 10 minutes.
🔹 Extra tang? Add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
🔹 Make it dairy-free? Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt.
Serving Ideas
🍔 Pair with: Grilled chicken, burgers, or fish.
🍽 Meal prep: Stays fresh for 3 days in the fridge!
💬 “Made this twice this week—so good!” — Let us know how yours turns out in the comments!
