Savory Cucumber Salad
Description
The dressing for this savory cucumber salad recipe uses sour cream as a base rather than mayonnaise for a creamy side dish seasoned with dill and paprika.
Ingredients
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3 large cucumbers, sliced
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1/8 teaspoon salt, or as needed
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1 1/4 cups sour cream
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3/4 bunch green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
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1/8 teaspoon paprika
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Spread a paper towel on a large platter; arrange cucumber slices in a single layer on the paper towel. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon salt over cucumber slices; refrigerate 2 to 6 hours.
2
Meanwhile, combine sour cream, green onions, sugar, vinegar, garlic, dill, paprika, black pepper, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
3
Transfer cucumbers to a large serving bowl; pour sour cream dressing over cucumbers and stir gently to coat.