Description
Creamy cucumber tomato salad is a refreshing and delightful side dish, perfect for warm days or family gatherings. With crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a velvety dressing that balances creaminess and freshness, this salad is sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or simply enjoying a light lunch, this vibrant dish will elevate any meal. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups firm cucumbers, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds; halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped dill. Mix until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add sliced cucumbers and halved tomatoes into the dressing mix. Toss gently until well coated.
- Add red onions: Fold in thinly sliced red onions last for crunch.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg