Description
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for warm days and social gatherings. This vibrant salad combines crunchy cucumbers with sweet, juicy tomatoes, all enveloped in a rich, creamy dressing. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s an ideal side for picnics, barbecues, or as a light snack at home. With its delightful flavor and colorful presentation, this salad promises to be a hit at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and halved tomatoes. Gently toss in diced red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber-tomato mixture and gently fold until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in a bowl garnished with extra dill or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with herbs like parsley or basil. Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option. Add feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.