Sunday, August 09, 2009

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream

This is one of those recipes you just know is going to work as soon as you read it. It's delicious as is, but I always want to try it as a sandwich spread, as a canape topping for crackers or even as a lunchtime side for some cold poached salmon. Hit the comments section below and tell me how you're going to use it.

Cucumber Salad with Dill Sour Cream
Makes 8 servings.

5 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds)—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced on an angle 1/4 inch thick
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups sour cream (Use low-fat or fat free if you can.)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

In a colander set over a bowl, toss the cucumbers with 2 teaspoons salt. Let drain for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, apple cider vinegar, dill and sugar. Add the drained cucumbers and the onion and toss. Season with pepper.

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