Fresh cucumbers are dressed in up in simple creamy dill sauce for a favorite refreshing summer side dish!
Pops has been harvesting cucumbers faster than I can use them this year. Although I throw them in every lettuce salad I make and have shared them with friends and family, we have more than we can eat.
I made a batch of refrigerator pickles and still had more to use. Cucumber salad came to mind.
We really enjoy a creamy cucumber salad and love cucumber dill dip so I combined the two. This is a keeper.
-MiMi
2016 -MiMi shared this recipe with us last summer, but it needed a new picture. The only picture we had of the finished dish was on the buffet table outside and really close up.
I made these using her recipe. The picture still doesn’t do it justice, but you’ll just have to make it to find out how good they are! I hope you all had a lovely weekend!
2017 update: Ha!! I didn’t realize I’ve already tried twice to get decent pictures of this. It turns out it just isn’t that photogenic, I guess!
It is hard to make them look interesting in a photograph, but they really are quite refreshing and delicious. Don’t let the boring pictures scare you off!
What are your favorite recipes using fresh cucumbers?
Some other side dish ideas:
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad
Honey Lime Slaw with Cilantro and Sriracha
Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Fresh cucumbers are dressed in up in simple creamy dill sauce for a favorite refreshing summer side dish!
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon each dill, garlic powder and salt
- 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and white vinegar
Instructions
- Place cucumbers in a large bowl.
- Place remaining ingredients in a bowl or canning jar and mix. Add to the cucumbers and toss to coat. (Go ahead and use those clean hands of yours for this).
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled through. (At least 1 hour). Mix again before serving cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 69Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
All nutritional information is estimated and will depend on the exact ingredients you use.
Andrea Nine
Tuesday 11th of July 2017
What a great summer side! I'm going to make this for my mom. She is crazy about dill!
Carlee
Thursday 13th of July 2017
I love dill and cucumbers together. I hope she loves it too!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Monday 10th of July 2017
I love dill and cucumbers together so I'm going to try this for sure! PS, I think your pics turned out just fine :). Have a great week!
Carlee
Thursday 13th of July 2017
Thank you, Kelsie, you are too kind!
Laurie - Country Link
Sunday 9th of August 2015
Thank you for joining the August County Fair Blog Party! This recipe sounds fantastic! Laurie - Co-Host
Carlee
Sunday 9th of August 2015
Thank you for hosting!
The Better Baker
Friday 7th of August 2015
Oh what a great dish. It caught our attention at this week's Weekend Potluck dish and is being featured as one of our favs...thanks again for sharing. Can't wait to see what you bring to the table next time. Enjoy a great weekend! http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2015/08/peanut-butter-delight-weekend-potluck.html
Carlee
Friday 7th of August 2015
Thank you so much! This is always a favorite when we make it and is a perfect way to use up all the dill and cucumbers that are going crazy in the garden right now!
Unknown
Friday 7th of August 2015
This sounds like a wonderful salad. We're big cucumber fans, too. Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Please join us again this week.