Pickled Cucumber Salad with Dill and Sour Cream

A refreshing and tangy cucumber salad, thinly sliced and lightly pickled with a simple vinegar dressing, then topped with fresh dill and a dollop of cool sour cream.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.61

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

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Ingredients

Servings

2mediumEnglish cucumbers(Thinly sliced)

£1.40

0.3cupWhite vinegar(Apple cider vinegar also works)

£0.05

2tablespoonsGranulated sugar(Adjust to taste)

£0.02

0.5teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground, to taste)

£0.03

2tablespoonsFresh dill(Chopped)

£0.60

4tablespoonsSour cream(For garnish)

£0.35

Total Cost

£2.46

£0.61 per serving

The Method

1
Thinly slice the cucumbers using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
3
Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
4
Let the cucumbers marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator, or longer for a stronger pickled flavor. Toss occasionally.
5
Just before serving, gently stir in most of the chopped fresh dill, reserving some for garnish.
6
Divide the cucumber salad among serving plates or bowls.
7
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of the remaining fresh dill.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (145g)

67 kcal / 280 kJ

Carbs

5.1g

2% of RDA

Fat

4.9g

7% of RDA

Protein

1.4g

3% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0.7 g

2% of RDA

Sugar

4.2 g

5% of RDA

Sodium

317 mg

14% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.9 g

14% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a sweeter salad, add a bit more sugar to the dressing.

If you prefer a less acidic flavor, dilute the vinegar with a tablespoon or two of water.

The salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cucumbers may release some liquid, so drain slightly before serving.

Consider adding thinly sliced red onion for extra flavor.

Optional: add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing bowl

Knife

Cutting board

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