Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

for a crowd

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 2m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

77
calories
7g
fat
4g
carbohydrates
1g
protein
10mg
cholesterol
47mg
sodium
Creamy Cucumber Salad

Recipe Description

Planning a picnic or BBQ with friends and family? Consider adding this easy and delicious Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe to the menu. Fresh, bright, and crisp, this salad makes for a perfect accompaniment to a grilled meal. Plus, it is a breeze to make and always much appreciated.

What I love most about this salad, aside from its deliciousness, is that you only need a few pantry-staple ingredients to create a rich flavor profile. This easy creamy cucumber and onion salad takes full advantage of crunchy cucumbers, pungent white onions, and sweet and tangy homemade dressing. To start the salad, peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon or a melon baller to keep the salad from getting soggy, and slice the cucumbers. For the dressing, simply combine the sour cream, mayo, chopped fresh dill, white vinegar, sugar, and salt to taste and you are done. Toss the dressing with cucumbers and chill for about 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

To make the Creamy Cucumber Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Creamy Cucumber Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare cucumbers

    3 min
    Step 1 - Creamy Cucumber Salad

    Peel 2 long English cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon or a melon baller and slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch slices.

  2. 2

    Make dressing

    1 min
    Step 2 - Creamy Cucumber Salad

    In a bowl, combine ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, ½ teaspoon white sugar. Season with salt to taste.

  3. 3

    Dress salad

    1 min
    Step 3 - Creamy Cucumber Salad

    Place the sliced cucumbers into a large bowl and add ⅓ cup sliced white onions if using. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Creamy Cucumber Salad

    Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!

This fast and flavorful Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish to just about anything you put on the grill. If you make this easy recipe, share a picture with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram — and don't forget to leave a comment below with your thoughts!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Paige
February 20, 2025
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Made this for a family meet up. Everyone loved it

Marta
June 14, 2024
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Sweet, tangy, refreshing! I made this salad for a sunny picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved how simple and delicious it was. The fresh dill added such a nice touch. Perfect for summer days!

Tina McCarthy
January 19, 2024
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I made this creamy cucumber salad for our backyard BBQ, and it was a hit. Super easy to whip up, and everyone loved the crisp cucumbers with that yummy dressing. I even added a bit of garlic for extra flavor. Definitely gonna be my go-to side this summer.

Pamela
December 15, 2023
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Superb! I made this salad for a family BBQ, and it was a hit! The refreshing flavors really complemented the grilled chicken. Plus, it was so easy to prepare. I will definitely make it again!

Charlie Johnson
September 30, 2023
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Absolutely loved this! Super easy to whip up, and it was such a hit at our BBQ. Just had to sneak some extra dill in there! My wife and I felt like top chefs! Definitely a must-try, trust me.

Illy
July 25, 2023
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Sooo fresh vibe!

Felicia
June 13, 2023
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Delicious, I made this salad for my friends and everyone loved it.

Gigi
June 6, 2023
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Merveilleux! During my last summer picnic, this Creamy Cucumber Salad was a hit! Its freshness reminded me of childhood days spent by the lake, savoring every bite. So simple yet so delightful, it perfectly complemented the grilled chicken. A must-try for sunny days!

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