Cucumber in Sour Cream Salad
Submitted by wsjgt
Classic cucumber sour cream salad with dill seed, chives, white vinegar, and a kick of Tabasco. Salt-drained slices stay crisp and cool under a tangy, creamy dressing.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
0 minREADY
45 minSome side dishes never go out of style, and cucumber in sour cream is one of them.
Thinly sliced cucumber gets salted and drained for 30 minutes to pull out excess water, then dressed in a tangy mix of sour cream, white vinegar, chopped chives, dill seed, and a couple dashes of Tabasco for a little hidden heat.
Chill it well before serving and you’ve got a cool, creamy side that pairs with grilled meats, roasted fish, or a summer cookout spread.
Kitchen Tips
- Salting and draining the cucumbers is not optional; it prevents the salad from turning into a watery puddle
- Pat the drained slices dry with paper towels before dressing for the creamiest result
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill right before serving for a pop of color and aroma
Ingredients
Directions
Sprinkle the cucumber with salt.
Let stand 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Dry on peper towel. Combine sour cream, vinegar, tabasco, chives, dill seed and pepper.
Pour over cucumber.
Chill well before using.
Garnish with fresh dill.
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