Nothing says summer like the tang of a delicious dill-infused creamy cucumber salad! It’s the flavor by which all other cucumber salad recipes are measured and once you taste it, you’ll understand why. This is one of those simple salad recipes with truckloads of herbaceous palate-pleasing flavor and its an easy favorite.
You’re probably already familiar with the popular, old-fashioned cucumber tomato salad but sometimes you just get a craving for creamy. This is one of those vegetable salad recipes that does NOT disappoint and it’s sooo versatile.
Summer potlucks and warm-weather barbecues are always better with this little gem!
I hope you’ll try my cucumber tomato feta salad or my copycat KFC coleslaw! You’ll love them both ♥
Let’s make this salad!
What I Love About This Recipe
- So simple to make and is the perfect lead-in for the spring and summer seasons
- It’s light, creamy, perfectly tangy, and full of dill flavor, making it an amazingly well-rounded cold salad.
How To Make Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Add salt to cucumber and onion slices.
- Toss, transfer to a colander and refrigerate.
- Combine together all the remaining ingredients.
- Mix and refrigerate.
- Serve cold.
***See the full instructions below.
Creamy Cucumber Salad Ingredient + Recipe Notes
- Don’t skip the salt soak.Water follows salt (think “Osmosis“). Adding salt to cucumbers, zucchini, etc. will help dry them out. So don’t skip the salting of the cucumbers and onions! This step draws out moisture so that the veggies don’t release it into your creamy dressing and water it down, leaving you with a runny mess.
- English Cucumber – I prefer English cucumbers in this salad but use what you like. English cukes have thinner skin and smaller seeds which makes them slightly sweeter than other varieties. Plus, the flavor marries so well with the light and lively dressing. Simply scrumptious!!
- White Wine Vinegar – Also, just for the record. White wine vinegar is milder and less acidic than other kinds of vinegar. Try other kinds of vinegar like red wine vinegar, Note: (it may change the color of your dish, and it has a slightly stronger taste), rice, champagne, or cider vinegar. The acidity levels of these kinds of vinegar will vary, so adjust the amount accordingly.
- Dill – Sometimes dried dill works really well in recipes; in fact, I use it all the time. But NOT in this cucumber salad with dill recipe! Fresh dill makes a distinct difference in this recipe. The “rule of thumb” is to use 3 times the amount of fresh herbs than you would dried herbs, which of course have a concentrated flavor.
- Sugar substitute.If you’re trying to cut down on added sugar, you can use your favorite artificial sweetener. Just be sure to follow the instructions on the container to determine the amount needed to mimic the sugar.
Serving Recommendations
This creamy cucumber salad is ideal all by itself as a snack or with any warm-weather meal. I love pairing it with a sweet and zesty Huli Huli chicken or a well-seasoned air fryer chicken. It’s also picnic-ready and potluck approved.
How to Store and Make Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Your creamy cucumber salad with mayo and sour cream will stay fresh and yummy in the fridge for up to 4 days if you keep it in an airtight container. Be careful with plastic wrap because it often allows condensation which will water down your salad.
- Can You Freeze This? Unfortunately, ccreamy cucumber and onion salad with mayocan not survive the freezer. Mayo never freezes well, and crisp summer veggies just aren’t the same after thawing. This one is the best fresh!
- Make-Ahead Tips: This dill-infused work of art does take a little time with the sweating of the veggies and chill time in the icebox. You’ll want a minimum of 6 hours before serving but overnight is best.
- Food Safety: If you’d like more info on food safety check out this link.
More Sides Recipes
Here are some other vegetable side recipes you may enjoy. Nothing beats a fresh summer salad with layers of flavor!
- Carrot Salad
- Three Bean Salad
- Pea Salad
- Mexican Corn Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- 1905 Salad
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
The fresh dill-infused flavor of a cool creamy cucumber salad is the best way to dress up any meal on a warm summer day. It's super easy to make!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Resting Time6 hours hrs
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 8 people
Author: Kathleen
Ingredients
- 4 English cucumbers
- 1 cup red onions thinly sliced
- salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
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Instructions
Place the sliced cucumbers (4) and red onions (1 cup) in a bowl. Toss with 1 ½ tablespoons salt until evenly coated. Transfer to a colander and place over a bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to drain for 4 hours or overnight. Throw out the liquid that's accumulated in the bowl.
In a mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (1cup), sour cream 91cup), vinegar (2tablespoons), sugar (1/4teaspoon), black pepper (1 ½teaspoons), dill (1/2cup), and 2 teaspoons salt until evenly combined.
Layoutcucumbers in a single layer on a thick layer of paper towels then top them with a second layer of paper towels. Press lightly to remove any extra moisture.
Add the cucumbersto the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2-4 hours to allow flavors to marry.
When ready to serve, taste for seasoning (I added 1/2 teaspoon salt and1/2 teaspoon black pepper and tossed). Best served cold.
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Notes
- Don’t skip the salt soak.Water follows salt (think “Osmosis“). Adding salt to cucumbers, zucchini, etc. will help dry them out. So don’t skip the salting of the cucumbers and onions! This step draws out moisture so that the veggies don’t release it into your creamy dressing and water it down, leaving you with a runny mess.
- English Cucumber– I preferEnglish cucumbersin this salad but use what you like. English cukes have thinner skin and smaller seeds which makes them slightly sweeter than other varieties. Plus, the flavor marries so well with the light and lively dressing. Simply scrumptious!!
- White Wine Vinegar– Also, just for the record. White wine vinegar is milder and less acidic than other kinds of vinegar. Try other kinds of vinegar like red wine vinegar, Note: (it may change the color of your dish, and it has a slightly stronger taste), rice, champagne, or cider vinegar. The acidity levels of these kinds of vinegar will vary, so adjust the amount accordingly.
- Dill– Sometimes dried dill works really well in recipes; in fact, I use it all the time. But NOT in this cucumber salad with dill recipe!Fresh dill makes a distinct difference in this recipe.The “rule of thumb” is to use 3 times the amount of fresh herbs than you would dried herbs, which of course have a concentrated flavor.
- Sugar substitute.If you’re trying to cut down on added sugar, you can use your favorite artificial sweetener.Just be sure to follow the instructions on the container to determine the amount needed to mimic the sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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Kris says So creamy and delicious! Will definitely make again. Thanks!
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- Kathleen says
Thank you so much, Kris! 🙂
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- Anthony says
Love this! Such a refreshing summer salad.
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- Kathleen says
Thank you, Anthony!
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- Amanda Livesay says
One of my favorite spring and summer side dishes! The whole family loves it.
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- Kathleen says
I’m so happy to hear that,
Amanda!!! <3Reply
- Beth says
Yummy! My hubby and I are going to love this recipe! Can’t wait to give this a try! Looks so tasty!
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- Kathleen says
Thank you so much, Beth! Enjoy 🙂
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- Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
This Creamy Cucumber Salad sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make this for lunch tomorrow!!! YUM!
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- Kathleen says
Thank you, Beti!
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- katerina @ diethood.com says
I love this salad! SO fresh and full of amazing flavors!! YUM!
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- Kathleen says
Thank you, Katerina! <3
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- Catalina says
Spring is coming and salads are my favorite dishes. Love how creamy this salad is!
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- Kathleen says
Thank you, Catalina! Yup, ’tis the season for salads! 🙂
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- Amanda says
I could not get enough of this! So delicious and refreshing!
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- Kathleen says
Yay! Thank you, Amanda!
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- LOUISE L. WALKER says
My aunt when she was alive made this but it made it with white onions now my sister makes it and I love it and also my sister uses Italian dressing instead of all the other ingredients
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- Anne says
This recipe looks great. It’s not necessary to rinse the cucs after they’ve been sprinkled with salt ?
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- Kathleen says
Hi, Anne! Great question. Just throw the excess liquid 🙂
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