Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad with Garlic

Serves 4 in about 15 minutes. A stove recipe built around sour cream and sugar.

Ingredients

• 2 large english cucumbers, thinly sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 ¼ teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, thinly slice the red onion, chop the dill, and measure out the remaining ingredients..Add the cucumbers and red onion to a medium bowl. keep it nearby.
2. In a separate bowl, add the sour cream, red wine vinegar, sugar, dill, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper.If you salted the cucumbers in advance, wait to add additional salt until after tasting the finished salad.
3. Beat until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
4. Tip in the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss to coat everything evenly.
5. Taste the salad and make any final seasoning adjustments.
6. Plate immediately for the best texture, as cucumbers will release liquid as they sit.It's okay to chill for a short time first, just give it a good stir before serving.

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