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Ina Garten’s Creamy Cucumber Salad

Ina Garten's Creamy Cucumber Salad with Fresh Dill Delight

Ina Garten’s Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish that combines crisp cucumbers and luxurious creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cucumbers Opt for Hot House or English cucumbers for the best texture.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitute with sweet onion for a milder taste if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for drawing moisture from cucumbers.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Whole-Milk Yogurt Strain for thickness or use Greek yogurt for a similar consistency.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Feel free to substitute more Greek yogurt or cream cheese.
  • 1 4 tablespoons Fresh Dill Use generously for an authentic taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar (optional) Apple cider or white vinegar works well; omit if not preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on your spice preference.

Equipment

  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly and sprinkle with kosher salt. Let them sit in a colander for about 4 hours.
  2. Line a fine mesh strainer with paper towels and add whole-milk yogurt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Blot the cucumbers and red onion and combine them with strained yogurt and sour cream. Add fresh dill, vinegar (if using), black pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  4. Transfer the salad to an airtight container or serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving and use fresh ingredients.

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