Description
A refreshing and flavorful Spicy Creamy Cucumber Salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 medium cucumbers, sliced or cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and slice the cucumbers. If they’re very watery, sprinkle lightly with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Add the cucumbers, cheddar cheese, green onions, dill, parsley, and red pepper flakes to a large bowl.
- Dress the salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Give the salad another gentle toss before serving and sprinkle with a little extra dill and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For the crispiest cucumber salad, use English cucumbers and serve shortly after dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg