Description
Cool cucumber dill salad whispers summer freshness with its crisp, tangy blend of garden herbs and creamy dressing. Polish-inspired flavors dance across your palate, promising delightful simplicity in each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure uniform, delicate pieces that will absorb the creamy dressing effectively.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, carefully fold sour cream with freshly chopped dill, creating a smooth and aromatic base for the salad.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, which will brighten the flavor profile and add a subtle tangy undertone.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, gently stirring to distribute seasonings evenly throughout the creamy mixture.
- Delicately incorporate cucumber slices into the dressing, ensuring each piece is generously coated without breaking the fragile vegetable.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick, gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the herbs.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs for an elegant presentation and enhanced herbal aroma.
- Serve chilled as a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a light summer side dish.
Notes
- Chop cucumbers uniformly to ensure even distribution of dressing and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Use full-fat sour cream for richer flavor, but Greek yogurt works as a lighter, protein-packed alternative for health-conscious eaters.
- Fresh dill provides the most vibrant taste, but dried dill can be substituted if fresh herbs aren’t available.
- Let the salad marinate longer than 30 minutes for deeper flavor infusion, allowing ingredients to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg