Creamy Cucumber Salad

Name: Creamy Cucumber Salad with Ranch Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix; 1.5 tbsp white vinegar; 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; garlic powder, to taste

This creamy cucumber salad combines thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion with a tangy sour cream dressing seasoned with ranch and fresh dill. It's a simple, no-cook side dish that's ready in minutes and pairs perfectly with summer grilling.

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Total

2h 15m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

6 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
1.5 tbsp white vinegar
3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste

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Instructions

1
Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers. Lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
2
Using more paper towels, pat the cucumber slices dry to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, white vinegar, and chopped fresh dill.
4
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to your taste.
5
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the dressing and stir to combine.
6
Add the dried cucumber slices to the bowl with the dressing.
7
Gently fold everything together until the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated in the dressing.
8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice cucumbers uniformly thin (about 1/8-inch) with a mandoline or sharp knife for even texture and better dressing absorption.
Pat cucumber slices dry after salting to remove excess moisture and prevent a watery salad.
Whisk the sour cream dressing until smooth before tossing; if using cold sour cream straight from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to blend more easily.
Reserve fresh dill as a garnish and fold in most of it just before serving to preserve color and flavor intensity.

Substitutions

Sour cream → Greek yogurt (thin with milk to reach sour cream consistency)
Fresh dill → dried dill (use 1 tbsp) or fresh tarragon or parsley
Ranch seasoning mix → homemade blend of garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and chives
White vinegar → apple cider vinegar or lemon juice