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Creamy Dill Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Creamy Dill Cucumber Ribbon Salad

This salad is ideal when you want a side dish that feels cooling and crisp, especially alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables or simple fish. Even if you have very little experience in the kitchen, you will find the steps straightforward and forgiving, with plenty of room to adjust seasoning to your own taste. The beauty of this recipe lies in its timing, because adding the dressing just before serving keeps the cucumbers firm and the texture wonderfully crisp.
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cucumbers thinly sliced into rounds or ribbons
  • ½ onion (red or yellow) thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove arlic crushed or finely grated
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or ribbons and place them in a large bowl.
  • Thinly slice the onion and add it to the cucumbers.
  • In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, crushed garlic, chopped dill, salt and black pepper until smooth.
  • Adjust the dressing with a little extra lemon or sour cream if needed so it is creamy and pourable.
  • Just before serving, pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onion.
  • Toss gently until all slices are lightly coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately while crisp and cool.

Notes

This creamy dill cucumber ribbon salad with lemon and sour cream is the kind of dish that looks effortlessly elegant yet takes only minutes to prepare, making it perfect for both everyday meals and relaxed entertaining. The cool crunch of fresh cucumbers contrasts beautifully with the gentle bite of thinly sliced onion, creating a base that feels bright and refreshing from the very first forkful. Sour cream brings a velvety richness that coats each slice lightly rather than heavily, so the salad tastes indulgent while still feeling clean and light. Fresh dill adds a fragrant, herbal note that instantly lifts the flavour, turning a simple combination of ingredients into something that feels restaurant‑worthy. A squeeze of lemon juice cuts through the creaminess and wakes up the palate, giving the dressing a lively, zesty edge that keeps every bite interesting. Garlic, used with care, adds depth and warmth without overpowering the delicate freshness of the cucumbers and herbs. This salad is ideal when you want a side dish that feels cooling and crisp, especially alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables or simple fish. Even if you have very little experience in the kitchen, you will find the steps straightforward and forgiving, with plenty of room to adjust seasoning to your own taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 217gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2.1gFat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 5.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 4.4gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 7.8mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 0.5mg