Best 10 Grandmothers Sour Cream Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a refreshing, tangy, and creamy salad that reminds you of your grandmother's kitchen? If so, then look no further than the classic "Grandmother's Sour Cream Cucumber Salad." This salad has been passed down through generations and is a staple at family gatherings and potlucks everywhere. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, this salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser and is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD



Grandmother's Sour Cream Cucumber Salad image

This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime.

Provided by Drewbasa

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 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.

GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD



Grandmother's Sour Cream Cucumber Salad image

This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber sour cream salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling, or anytime.

Provided by Drewbasa

Categories     Cucumber Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD



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Another great one from my Swedish grandma. This has been on our Thanksgiving and Christmas menu for years.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon chives, chopped (or thin-sliced red onion)
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 dash pepper
lettuce (several leaves)
parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers and slice them thin.
  • Sprinkle the cucumbers with 1 tsp salt and let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine sour cream, vinegar, chives, dill, sugar and pepper. Pour over cucumbers. Add salt, if needed, to taste.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange chilled cucumbers on bed of lettuce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 410, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.9

GRANDMA VARGA'S HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD (UBORKASALATA)



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This is the best cucumber salad I have ever had. This is my grandmothers recipe, (she was from Nagyszentmiklos) and this is a perfect companion dish for chicken paprikas, although I could make a meal out of it. This will quickly become your favorite way to eat cucumbers!

Provided by Anthony Gougoutris

Categories     Hungarian

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium cucumbers or 15 kirby cucumbers, peeled
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/2 pint sour cream
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
  • Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
  • Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
  • Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
  • Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose alot of water.
  • Let them sit for 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
  • After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
  • Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
  • After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
  • You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
  • After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Enjoy.
  • Nutritional information shows a high amount of sodium, but the vast majority is pressed out by your hands. The main function of the kosher salt is to purge the moisture out of the cucumbers.

SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS



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We have a tradition at our house to serve this creamy cucumber salad with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to make from the women at church. It's especially good during the summer when the cucumbers are freshly picked from the garden. -Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pepper to taste
4 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM



Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream image

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.

GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD



Grandmother's Sour Cream Cucumber Salad image

This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber sour cream salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling, or anytime.

Provided by Drewbasa

Categories     Cucumber Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD



Grandmother's Sour Cream Cucumber Salad image

This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber sour cream salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling, or anytime.

Provided by Drewbasa

Categories     Cucumber Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD



Grandmother's Sour Cream Cucumber Salad image

This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber sour cream salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling, or anytime.

Provided by Drewbasa

Categories     Cucumber Salad

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make the sour cream dressing ahead of time, simply whisk together the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, onions, or radishes.
  • For a more flavorful salad, try grilling or roasting the cucumbers before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the salad chilled, garnished with fresh dill or chives.

Conclusion:

This classic sour cream cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best sour cream cucumber salad that will be a hit at any potluck or barbecue.

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