Savory Cucumber Salad

The dressing for this savory cucumber salad recipe uses sour cream as a base rather than mayonnaise for a creamy side dish seasoned with dill and paprika.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
• 3 large cucumbers, sliced
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1.25 cups sour cream
• 0.125 teaspoon salt, or as needed
• 0.75 bunch green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread a paper towel on a large platter; arrange cucumber slices in a single layer on the paper towel. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon salt over cucumber slices; refrigerate 2 to 6 hours.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine sour cream, green onions, sugar, vinegar, garlic, dill, paprika, black pepper, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.

Step 3

Transfer cucumbers to a large serving bowl; pour sour cream dressing over cucumbers and stir gently to coat.