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Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword creamy-cucumber-onion-salad, cucumber-salad-recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 60kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber sliced 1/8-inch thick
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt OR sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar or sweetener of choice adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Arrange sliced cucumbers side by side on doubled paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt then gently press another paper towel on top. Rest for 30 minutes to allow juices to be released.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 tsp kosher salt, yogurt or sour cream, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed and white pepper. 
  • Stir in cucumber and onion.  Mix well, taste and adjust salt, if needed. Chill for 2 hours or until serving.
  • Sprinkle with additional fresh dill before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg