Creamy Cucumber Salad ~ Hungarian Cucumber Salad ~ Uborkasalata ~ Noreen's Kitchen

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a fresh flavor.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is more accessible and has a longer shelf life.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Slice 2 English cucumbers very thin using a slicer.

Slice 1 sweet onion very thin using the same slicer.

In a bowl, add the sliced cucumbers and onions, then sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and mix together.

Let the cucumbers and onions sit for 10 to 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

After sitting, squeeze out excess liquid from the cucumbers and onions and place them in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder to make the dressing.

Add fresh parsley, dill, and chives to the dressing and mix well.

Combine the squeezed cucumbers and onions with the dressing and toss to coat.

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