Cucumbers in Sour Cream

Simple, cool, and so comforting 🥒🤍 — a classic for a reason.

Cucumbers in Sour Cream

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers (English or garden cucumbers)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1–2 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice (to taste)
• 1 tsp sugar (optional but traditional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional add-ins (very good ideas):

• Fresh dill (chopped)
• Thinly sliced red onion
• Garlic powder or minced garlic
• Splash of milk or cream (for a thinner dressing)

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Instructions

1. Prep cucumbers
   • Peel if desired (leave some skin for texture).
   • Slice thinly.
2. Lightly salt (optional but recommended)
   • Toss cucumbers with a pinch of salt.
   • Let sit 10 minutes, then drain excess liquid.
     (Keeps the dish from getting watery.)
3. Make the dressing
   • In a bowl, mix sour cream, vinegar (or lemon), sugar, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine
   • Fold cucumbers (and onion/dill if using) into dressing until coated.
5. Chill & serve
   • Refrigerate 20–30 minutes for best flavor.

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Tips & Variations

• German-style: Add extra vinegar + lots of dill
• Lighter version: Use Greek yogurt or half sour cream / half yogurt
• Sweet-tangy: Add a little more sugar
• Extra crunch: Add radishes

Perfect alongside fried chicken, pork chops, or summer cookouts 🌞
Want a no-sugar, creamy dill, or old-fashioned Midwest version?