YaYa’s Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 T. cider vinegar
- 1 t. sugar
- 3/4 t. garlic powder
- 3/4 t. dill weed
- 1/2 t. salt
- 3 medium cucumbers sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
Instructions
- Combine sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, dill, and salt.
- Add cucumbers and onions and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Yaya’s Tips for Success
If you’re short on time, you can pop this in the freezer for 15 minutes to speed up the chill before dinner.
English cucumbers work beautifully here because they’re less seedy and stay crisp longer. Be sure to slice them nice and thin – a mandolin slicer makes it easy and uniform.
If your onions are a bit too sharp, soak them in cold water for 10 minutes before adding.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
This recipe can be adjusted to suit your family’s tastes. I sometimes add a little cracked black pepper or swap out the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt if I’ve got it on hand.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a bit of heat
- Use fresh dill instead of dried if available – double the amount
- Toss in a handful of thinly sliced radishes for a peppery crunch
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