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Refreshingly Creamy Cucumber Salad – Your New Go-To Potluck Dish finished dish

Refreshingly Creamy Cucumber Salad – Your New Go-To Potluck Dish

Recipe card for Refreshingly Creamy Cucumber Salad – Your New Go-To Potluck Dish.
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 English cucumber or any cucumber
  • 1 thinly sliced sweet onion
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Fresh dill
  • Chives
  • Black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Cucumbers and Onions: Thinly slice the cucumber using a mandolin or a knife.
  2. Thinly slice the sweet onion using a mandolin or a knife.
  3. Salt and Drain: Add the cucumber and sweet onion slices to a colander.
  4. Sprinkle with a little salt to draw out the water.
  5. Let it sit for about an hour, tossing occasionally.
  6. Pat Dry: After an hour, pat the cucumber and onion slices dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
  7. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, mix together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), rice vinegar, fresh dill, chives, and a little more salt.
  8. Combine and Toss: Add the drained cucumber and onion slices to the dressing.
  9. Toss until everything is well coated.
  10. Serve: Pour the salad into a serving bowl.
  11. Garnish with additional fresh dill and a sprinkle of black pepper.

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