Description

This creamy dill cucumber salad is low-carb, ridiculously easy, and tastes like summer in a bowl. No complicated steps, no obscure ingredients—just the good stuff.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large English cucumbers (or 3 medium Persian cucumbers)
1 teaspoon salt (fine sea salt or kosher)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. If using English cucumbers, no need to peel. If using waxed garden cucumbers, peel first.
Place the slices in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss gently to coat every piece. Let them sit for 15-20 minutes.
Transfer the cucumbers to a colander and rinse briefly with cold water to remove excess salt. Then spread them on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat dry.
While the cucumbers are salting, soak the sliced red onion in a small bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry before adding.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, and black pepper. Taste and adjust. Optionally add white vinegar for extra tang.
In a large bowl, toss the dried cucumber slices and red onion with the dressing. Use a rubber spatula to gently coat every slice. Do not overmix.
For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Right before serving, garnish with extra fresh dill and a crack of black pepper.

Notes

Don’t skip the salting step—it draws out excess water and prevents a watery dressing. Pat the cucumbers really dry after rinsing. Use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic to avoid overpowering the dill. This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 110
Sodium: 320
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2

Keywords: low-carb cucumber salad, creamy dill cucumber salad, keto cucumber salad, easy cucumber salad, quick cucumber salad