Are you looking for a refreshing, tangy side dish that can be whipped up in minutes? Quick sour cream cucumbers are the perfect choice! This easy-to-make appetizer or salad is made with fresh cucumbers, sour cream, vinegar, and dill, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy flavor, or want to add in some extra vegetables, this versatile dish is sure to become a summer staple.
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CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
Thank Carmen Edwards in Midland, Texas for this quick, classic summer salad of cool, crunchy cucumber slices in a creamy dressing. "It goes with any entree," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chives, lemon juice, salt if desired and pepper. Add cucumber and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD
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
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.
SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS
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
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
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
From Aebleskiver and More - A Sampling of Danish Recipes by Lisa Steen Riggs. Number of servings is a guestimate.
Provided by AB_Fan
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 1 tbsp salt with cucumber and onion lices; set aside for 15-20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
- Rinse the salted cucumber and onion in clear water; press out liquid.
- Stir in the sour cream mixture.
- Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 1173, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.3
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
This is a yummy side dish that we always have on Thanksgiving but it's great in the summer as well. The mixture will be soupy; it's supposed to be that way.
Provided by TARAWVU
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
- Whisk the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water; add to the bowl and mix to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
QUICK SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS
This is the easiest and fastest recipe I have ever made, tastes so very good too. It has been handed down to me finally and hopefully my daughter will make them for her family some day.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In medium bowl add peeled and sliced cucumbers.
- Add sour cream and stir gently until cucumbers are well coated.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 35.2, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 3.3
GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD
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
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
CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce No-Cook Low Carb Quick & Easy Cucumber Arugula Spinach Sour Cream Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Finely chop spinach, arugula, and shallot in processor. Add sour cream and mustard; process just until blended. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Stir cucumber into sour cream mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS
Provided by Ruth A. Matson
Categories Salad Herb Side Cucumber Summer Chill Sour Cream House & Garden Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dissolve the salt and sugar in the vinegar, add the sour cream and stir smooth. You may like more or less vinegar, salt or sugar, but don't make the dressing too sweet. Add the chives, dill and celery seed. Slice the unpared cucumbers paper-thin and combine with the dressing. Chill for 1 hour or more. Sour cream cucumbers improve in taste as they stand. The flavor of the cucumbers seeps into the dressing.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly so that they will cook evenly.
- Use full-fat sour cream for a richer flavor.
- Add a variety of herbs and spices to taste, such as dill, garlic, and onion powder.
- Serve the cucumbers chilled for a refreshing side dish.
Conclusion:
Quick sour cream cucumbers are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be ready in just a few minutes. The cucumbers are sliced thinly and then tossed with a mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. The result is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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