Best 8 Sour Cream Chive Cucumbers Recipes

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Are you looking for a dish that is both refreshing and delicious? Look no further than sour cream chive cucumbers! This classic summer recipe is a breeze to make and is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers from your garden. With just a few ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple weeknight meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM



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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

1/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives or minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
Dash pepper
1 small cucumber, sliced

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.

SOUR CREAM & CHIVES CUCUMBER BITES RECIPE {GREAT AFTER SCHOOL SNACK}



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Healthy, quick and affordable, and a great choice for after-school snacks or in-between meals. Filling and low calorie, low carbs and clean eating!

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Cucumber, partially peeled, cut into thick rounds and seeds removed
Carrots, peeled, cut lengthwise (I used baby carrots)
Top the Tater, or Sour Cream and Chives, or Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare cucumber by peeling whole, or peel stripes.
  • Cut into thick rounds, remove seeds (I used an apple corer but a spoon works fine)
  • Cut carrots into small pieces
  • Spoon filling into hole in cuke, add carrot garnish

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 AND CHIVES (GERMAN GURKENSALAT)



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A cool and refreshing accompaniment to fish or meat dishes, this classic cucumber salad is so simple and good! You can sub dill for the chives, if desired. Recipe is an old one that has been handed down through the generations, from my mother and grandmother.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium cucumbers
1/2 cup good quality sour cream, chilled
1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and slice them paper thin (or as thinly as possible), and drain if watery.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream and chives. Add cucumber slices and stir gently to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt (go easy on the salt) and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to one day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 17.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.1

CREAMY CHIVE CUCUMBER CUPS



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Fresh light hors d'oeuvres that are quick, easy and tasty! Great for weeknights, dinner partys, or set out as snacks. Adapted from Whole Foods.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 24 cucumber cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cucumbers
3/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt (or try low fat sour cream)
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives, divided
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 -4 dashes hot sauce (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted kalamata olive (or 2 ounce flaked smoked salmon -1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of each cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 evenly spaced strips of peel from each.
  • To make the cucumber cups, cut each crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices and use a teaspoon to remove the seeds from the center of each without cutting through to the bottom.
  • Transfer to a platter; set aside.
  • In a food processor, puree cottage cheese, yogurt(or sour cream), 2 tablespoons chives, pepper and hot sauce.
  • Spoon mixture into cucumbers, top with a sprinkling of the smoked salmon or olives and garnish with remaining chives.
  • Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving. (Filling can be made up to 1 day ahead). Enjoy!

CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM



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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

2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS



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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

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 scant tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped chives or a grating of onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, head and fronds
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 firm fresh cucumbers

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.

SOUR CREAM, CUCUMBER AND DILL DIP



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This is a great summer dip. Its light, flavorful taste is great with chips, fresh bread, on fish, and even with Mediterranean food!

Provided by sylvaere

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 cucumber, peeled, grated and squeezed as dry as possible
1 cup fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the sour cream, cucumber, and dill together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Adjust seasonings to taste. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 215.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm and crisp cucumbers for best results.
  • Use fresh chives for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh chives, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried chives.
  • Add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve immediately for best results.

Conclusion:

Sour cream chive cucumbers are a refreshing and delicious snack or side dish that is perfect for summer. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give sour cream chive cucumbers a try.

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