Super light and refreshing, my cucumber salad with mayo and sour cream is cool, creamy deliciousness, y'all. English cucumbers, peeled and sliced. Then, mixed into the base that features pops of fresh dill and green onions, south Louisiana spices, vinegar, sugar, and roasted red peppers. Finally, tucked into the fridge til all of the different flavors combine harmoniously into one can't-stop-eating treat that just gets better the longer it sits in the fridge. Yep and yay...
Cucumber salad with mayo and sour cream is a fun, festive, and delicious dish to display on your dinner, holiday, or potluck table.
It's All About Those Simple Pleasures in Life, Y'all...
The sizzling south Louisiana summer is now in full swing. And, just like every year, I'm looking for ways to cool down quickly with scrumptious chilled dishes that I can premake and eat whenever the heat wave washes over me. Yep.
Usually, I turn to my trusty, time-tested veggie and seafood salads. But, this year, I've also been trying my hand at developing new favorites that are simple in preparation but highly sophisticated in flavor.
So, once a hankering for fresh summer cukes came upon me, I figured it was high time that I create a creamy cucumber salad with mayo and sour cream. I love the double creaminess factor from the two fats. So, I capitalized on it by jazzing it up with some of my favorite spices, local vinegar, and fresh dill and green onions.
The result is a super creamy, tangy, and over-the-top delicious side or snack that's fancy enough for company. But, also very, very homey for those real-world times when you need something cold and quick on the ready. Indeed.
Tangy, creamy, and oh sooo flavorful, this amazingly easy dish makes a light, invigorating side or snack.
How to Make Cucumber Salad with Mayo and Sour Cream
Begin by peeling and slicing the cukes. Then, chop the green onions and gather the remaining ingredients:
The ingredients for this creamy cucumber salad with mayo and sour cream are fridge and pantry staples.
Now, pour all of the ingredients into a large bowl:
Fresh, vibrant ingredients inject a feisty spin into this super tasty salad.
And, stir well until combined:
Using cold mayo and sour cream helps the dressing set faster.
Finally, fold the cucumber slices into the mixture. And, cover and refrigerate for a while before serving:
Peeling the cucumber slices helps the salad retain the perfect texture for multi-day snacking.
And that's it, y'all!!
This super easy, double creamy cucumber salad literally comes together in minutes. Once you chill it in the fridge, it's good to go for complimenting sooo many dishes. Or for just enjoying on its own.
Best of all, the longer that the salad sits, the more flavorful and tender it gets. And that my friends are why prep and chill salads like this one are one of the must-have recipes in your year-round entertainment arsenal. For sure.
Share this super creamy and zesty cucumber salad with those whose presence makes you feel calm, cool, and collected. And see y'all on the yum side...
Cucumber Salad with Mayo and Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced into circles
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped roasted red pepper strips or pimentos
- 2 tablespoons Steen's cane vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley flakes
- salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour all of the ingredients, except for the cucumbers, into a large bowl with a fitted lid.
- Stir until well combined.
- Fold the cucumber slices into the dressing, ensuring that all of them are covered.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 90 minutes, but up to overnight, before serving.
- Store for up to 3 days covered tightly in the fridge.
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