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

67 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.61/serving

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

Instructions

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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