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This creamy cucumber salad made with fresh cucumbers, sour cream, mayo and dill is refreshing and delicious! Perfect for a summer BBQ or a light side dish.
THE BEST CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD!
Creamy Cucumber Salad is a side dish I grew up eating all throughout the summer months. My Mama made THE BEST cucumber salad with a few simple ingredients that I continue to make as an adult, summer after summer when garden fresh cucumbers are abundantly available.
I like to use English cucumbers for this recipe because they have fewer seeds, a sweeter taste, and a thin skin that doesn’t require peeling. While I like English cucumbers, you can use regular cucumbers as well.
Whether you make this for a summer BBQ or a light side dish, you are going to love how fresh (that fresh dill is the perfect touch) and flavorful this is. I like serving it with my Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Ribs, or burgers.
Let’s make it!
Ashley ❤️
WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN, LET’S MAKE CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD!
Ingredients
The ingredient list for this recipe includes common ingredients that you may already have on hand. Gather your ingredients. You’ll need:
- Cucumbers- I like to use English cucumbers for this recipe. Thinly slice the cucumber with a mandolin, food processor, or knife.
- Mayo
- Sour Cream – greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour creamy
- Granulated sugar – feel free to use a sugar substitute to make this low carb/keto
- Vinegar – white distilled vinegar is my preference. Apple cider vinegar is another great option
- Salt
- Dill – fresh is preferred, you can also use dry
Traditionally, this recipe is made with purple onion, but for me, raw onion and cucumber just should not go together. If you like onion in your cucumber salad, go ahead and toss in some thinly sliced purple onion or chopped chives.
Slice the Cucumbers
Cut both ends off of the cucumber, then use whatever option you have on hand to thinly slice the cucumbers.
- knife – a chef’s knife works great
- Mandoline – this is a great option if you have one available and provides you with even, uniform slices.
- Food processor with a slicing attachment
- Spiralizer with the flat blade attachment.
Make the Dressing for Cucumber Salad
The creamy, smooth, tangy dressing is the star of the show with this cucumber salad recipe. Feel free to adjust the sugar to taste. My mom’s original recipe called for ½ cup of sugar. I tested this recipe several times with varying amounts of sugar to see how far I could cut back on the sugar before compromising the taste. What I found was that 1/4 cup of sugar was just right.
In a large bowl combine mayo, sour cream, granulated sugar, vinegar, salt, and fresh or dried dill.
Combine Cucumbers with Dressing
Combine the thinly sliced cucumbers with the creamy dressing, then toss to coat. It is best to allow this easy cucumber salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Creamy Cucumber Salad is truly one of my summer favorites. If you make it, please leave a comment or tag me on social media and let me know what you think. Enjoy!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English Cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 c vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: rinse and dry the cucumbers, then thinly slice them using a knife, mandoline, or food processor.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, granulated sugar, vinegar, salt, and dill.
- Stir in cucumbers and toss to coat the cucumbers in the dressing.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Cooking with English Cucumbers
English Cucumbers are my choice for this recipe for a umber of reasons:
- Fewer seeds – they are often considered “seedless” although there will still be a few seeds. This makes them easier to cook with and eat.
- Thinner skin – and no wax! Traditional cucumbers usually have a waxy coating to help preserve them and enhance the appearance. English cucumbers are not waxed and are wrapped in plastic instead to help maintain freshness.
- Taste – an English cucumber tends to be a bit sweeter.
More English Cucumber Recipes
Here are a few of my favorite English cucumber recipes:
Cucumbers have a lot of water in them. Some people like to salt and drain their cucumbers to prevent cucumber salad from getting watery. I have never taken this step with this particular recipe. I like how the water from the cucumbers combines with the mayo/sugar/vinegar to create a delicious sauce.
Dill really makes this creamy cucumber salad so delicious. Fresh dill would be the ideal choice, but dried dill will also work. If you do not have any dill on hand, that’s totally fine too. Whenever you are substituting dried herbs for fresh, keep in mind that you will use less.
