Best 8 Eileens Sour Cream Dill Cucumber Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the refreshing and tangy allure of Eileen's sour cream dill cucumber salad. This classic salad, with its symphony of flavors and textures, has earned a place of honor in kitchens and gatherings alike. Whether you seek a vibrant side dish to complement your main course or a light and flavorful option for a potluck, Eileen's sour cream dill cucumber salad is a culinary gem that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its effortless preparation and minimal ingredients, this salad is a testament to the magic that can be created with simple, fresh components.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM AND DILL DRESSING



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We've given this creamy cucumber salad recipe a healthy update. But it's still so good, you won't even notice! Reduced-fat sour cream (in place of full-fat) lowers the calorie count without losing taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 to 6 Kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk well to combine.
  • Add cucumbers, and toss to coat. Garnish with more dill, if desired. Serve, or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 2 g

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
  • To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM AND DILL RECIPE



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This recipe for cucumbers with sour cream and dill is a refreshing summer side salad that gets a little kick from vinegar and black pepper.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 3 cucumbers , peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh, chopped dill , or 2 1/4 teaspoons dried
Dash freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Arrange cucumber slices in a serving bowl, sprinkling layers with salt.
  • Place a saucer or other weight on cucumbers to weigh down. Cover and let stand for several hours.
  • Pour off and discard excess cucumber juices.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, and chopped dill. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper.
  • Add dressing to cucumbers and gently toss to coat them.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour and stir to re-blend the ingredients before serving. Pair with your favorite entrée and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 635 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

DILL CUCUMBER SALAD



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Wonderful summer time salad but does not have to be so sweet to be so good. You do not have to marinate it overnight. Two hours is good.

Provided by Karen V.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons salt
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, sugar, water, dill, and salt to a boil in a saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over cucumbers in a large bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Drain and discard vinegar mixture and stir sour cream into cucumbers. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1176.4 mg, Sugar 25 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM



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I serve this refreshing and simple salad year-round because it perks up everyday meals. I think what makes it so special is the addition of dill.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
4 medium cucumbers, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt and dill. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CUCUMBER, YOGURT AND DILL SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers, cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1 small red onion, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Quarter the cucumber pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the onions and season with salt. Mix to combine as you prepare the rest of the salad. This will start to draw out moisture, which will help thin out the dressing.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, hot sauce and garlic. Add the dill and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and mix to combine. Let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve!

CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL SOUR CREAM



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Make and share this Cucumber Salad With Dill Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sharierice

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced on an angle 1/4 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a colander over a bowl, toss the prepared cucumbers with 2 tsps salt and let drain 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, cider vinegar, dill and sugar.
  • Add in the drained cucumbers and sliced onion. Toss to mix.
  • Season with pepper, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 39.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.2

Tips for Making Sour Cream and Dill Cucumber Salad:

- For the best flavor, use fresh cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin. - If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill. - To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, give it a quick stir. - For a creamier salad, use full-fat sour cream. If you prefer a lighter salad, you can use low-fat or nonfat sour cream. - If you don't have white vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar. - To make the salad more colorful, add some chopped red onion or thinly sliced radishes. - Serve the salad chilled as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Sour cream and dill cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and crisp cucumbers, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this sour cream and dill cucumber salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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