Description
Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its crunchy cucumbers and zesty dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful complement to any meal. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this creamy side that is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light lunch. Made with fresh ingredients like cucumbers and red onions, this salad offers a satisfying crunch and flavor that everyone will love. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs for an extra twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red onion
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon grape juice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch granular sugar (about 1/8 teaspoon)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, grape juice vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth.
- Chill the dressing in the refrigerator for at least an hour to enhance flavors.
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion using a sharp knife.
- Combine the chilled dressing with sliced cucumbers and onions in a mixing bowl; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg