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Creamy Cucumber Salad

Cultural Context

Creamy cucumber salad is a refreshing dish popular in American cuisine, especially during summer months. It is often served as a side dish at barbecues, picnics, and family gatherings. The combination of cucumbers and a creamy dressing provides a cool contrast to grilled meats and other hearty dishes. Variations may include additional ingredients like onions or tomatoes, depending on regional preferences.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
6 radishes
cucumbers
1/4 cup purple onion
fresh dill
green onions
1 orange sweet pepper
1 yellow sweet pepper
1 lemon
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 heaping tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon avocado mayonnaise
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: English cucumbers

💰Cheaper: regular cucumbers

English cucumbers have fewer seeds and a thinner skin.

1

Chop 6 radishes into medium-sized pieces and transfer them to a glass bowl.

2

Trim the ends off of cucumbers and slice them thinly, then add them to the bowl with radishes.

3

Dice about 1/4 cup of purple onion and add it to the bowl.

4

Add fresh dill to the bowl.

5

Chop and add 1 orange sweet pepper and 1 yellow sweet pepper to the bowl.

6

Cut a lemon, remove the seeds, and squeeze the juice over the vegetables.

7

In a separate bowl, add 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard, 3 tablespoons of avocado oil, 1 heaping tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and another squeeze of lemon juice.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of avocado mayonnaise to the dressing mixture and mix until combined.

9

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt to the dressing and mix well.

10

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat everything evenly.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslicing

Equipment Needed

glass bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cucumber SaladCreamy Cucumber Salad with Dill

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