Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
A fresh, creamy, and easy summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a luscious creamy dressing with red onion and dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a tangier twist)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Slice cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion into delicate ribbons. (Optional: soak sliced onion in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Add chopped fresh dill if using and mix well.
- Combine sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a large mixing bowl. Pour the creamy dressing over the veggies and gently toss to coat evenly, being careful not to crush the tomatoes.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir the salad gently and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Notes
Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness. Use firm, fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes for best texture. Chill salad for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. For a lighter version, substitute sour cream and mayo with Greek yogurt. To keep salad crisp for picnics, toss veggies and dressing separately and combine just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup per serving
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 2
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