How to Make Creamy Cucumber Salad | Best Summer Side Dish Recipes | Well Done

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.

Slice the English cucumber using a mandolin or knife into thin, even slices.

Slice a thinly sliced sweet onion using a mandolin or knife.

Add the cucumber and sweet onion to a colander and sprinkle with salt to draw out water.

Let the cucumber and onion sit for about an hour, tossing occasionally to ensure all water is drawn out.

After an hour, pat the cucumber and onion dry with paper towels.

In a bowl, mix together sour cream, rice vinegar, fresh dill, chives, and a little more salt to make the dressing.

Add the drained cucumbers and onions to the dressing and toss to combine.

Pour the salad into a serving bowl and garnish with more fresh dill and black pepper.

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