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Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream, Onion, And Dill
Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream Onion And Dill
"This cucumber salad with sour cream, onion, and dill is a sublime mixture of textures and flavors that's perfect for any occasion. It stars crisp, fresh cucumber slices that provide a satisfying crunch with every bite. Coated in a tangy and creamy sour cream dressing, these cucumbers take on a delightful richness that doesn't overwhelm their natural flavor. To add a punch of flavor, finely chopped onions are mixed in, delivering a piquant edge that plays off beautifully against the creaminess of the dressing. Last but not least, dill is sprinkled throughout to lend its unique, aromatic touch. This salad is a gorgeous symphony of tastes and textures that can be served as a cooling side dish on a hot day or as a light and refreshing meal in itself. For the best experience, chill it in the refrigerator before serving."
Serves4 people
Preparation Time5 min
Chilling Time45 min
Cooking Time5 min
Ingredients
- 300 grams Cucumbers
- 1 Shallot onion
- 3 sprigs of dill
- 1 lemon
- 60 grams sour cream
- salt
- pepper
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Finely slice the cucumber and shallots into circles about 2 mm thick.
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Put the cucumbers and onions in a sieve or colander to drain the liquid. Salt with a pinch of salt and stir gently with your hands. You don't have to squeeze too hard. Place in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
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Prepare the dressing. Cut off the stems of the dill sprigs and finely chop the herbs. Grate the zest of 1/4 of a lemon. In a salad bowl, mix together the sour cream, a pinch of salt, dill and lemon zest, squeeze the juice of 1/4 lemon, and pepper with black pepper. Taste for salt, add more if necessary. Set aside.
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After 30 minutes, remove the cucumbers and drain off any accumulated liquid. Add the cucumbers and onions to the dressing. Stir well. Serve at once.
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