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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Best Cucumber Salad With Pickled Onions

    June 27, 2023 *Updated* June 27, 2023 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 130 Comments

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    You can never have too many salad recipes, and this Easy Cucumber Salad is quick, delicious and the perfect side for meat or fish.

    Cucumbers, pickled red onions, and a creamy sour cream and dill dressing. Crunchy, refreshing, and the perfect side to any bbq meal.

    Cucumber and Onion Salad with sour cream and dill dressing.

    Not only does this salad tickle your taste buds, but cucumbers are also packed with nutrition. Low in calories, high in hydration, they contain essential vitamins and minerals too. Perfect on their own as a snack, or in lots of great recipes.

    • Smoked salmon salad with cucumber noodles is one of our favourite summer meals.
    • Stuffed cucumbers make a great appetizer for any party.
    • They are a great addition to this refreshing snap pea salad.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this old-fashioned creamy cucumber and onion salad can be found at the bottom of this post.

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    Easy Cucumber Salad Ingredients

    Easy to find ingredients, perfect for making this delicious creamy cucumber recipe.

    • fresh cucumbers
    • sour cream
    • dried dill
    • pickled onions
    • salt

    Be sure to check out the recipe tips below.

    Preparing Cucumber Onion Salad

    Full instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    Ingredients for a cucumber, onion and sour cream salad.
    • Wash and cut the cucumbers.
    • Place in a mesh sieve, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sit. See recipe tips for more info.
    • Mix the sour cream and dill dressing in a bowl and set aside.
    Cucumbers and red onions in a bowl.
    • Rinse and squeeze dry cucumbers in paper towels or kitchen towel.
    • Add them to a mixing bowl.
    • Add in the pickled onions.
    Sour cream and dill dressing with cucumbers and onions.
    • Add the sour cream and dill dressing.
    • Toss and serve.

    Suggestions/Recipe Tips

    Fresh cucumbers are the star of the show. With so many varieties, pick your favourite.

    The cucumbers can be peeled (or not), cut in circles or chunks. Seeded by removing the pulp (or not), and some people like to sprinkle salt over the cucumber slices/pieces and let them drain (sweat) for a few minutes to release excess moisture. 

    Sour cream and cucumbers are a match for sure. I like to use the full-fat version. You can choose low-fat sour cream if you prefer. A great alternative is Greek yogurt.

    Old fashioned simple salad with cucumbers, pickled onions and sour cream.

    Dill is such a wonderful herb. I love growing it during the summer in the garden. I used dried dill in this creamy dill dressing. Fresh dill is a great alternative. Adjust the amount according to your preference.

    Red onions are so great in salads. I used my homemade pickled onions in this recipe. Feel free to use raw red onions, or sweet white onions like Vidalia. Green onions are always a great alternative.

    Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. This cucumber salad will last for a day or two. It may become a little watery the longer it is kept.

    This cucumber pickled onion salad with sour cream and dill dressing is sure to be a hit. Cool and crunchy, easy to prepare refreshing side dish perfect for summer.

    Serve it with: zucchini burgers, grilled chicken skewers, or kofta kebabs.

    Creamy cucumber and onion salad with no mayo.

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    Cucumber Onion Salad Pin
    Cucumber and Onion Salad with sour cream and dill dressing.

    Cucumber and Onion Salad

    Old fashioned Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad just like mom used to make. Sour cream and dill is the perfect dressing for this crisp and refreshing summer cucumber salad recipe.
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: cucumber recipe
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 79kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 1 English cucumber
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
    • ½ cup pickled onions
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Wash and slice the cucumber into ¼″ rounds. Place in a mesh sieve (over a bowl or in the sink) and sprinkle with the salt and mix a bit to distribute.
    • Place in a mesh sieve (over a bowl or in the sink) and sprinkle with the salt and mix a bit to distribute. Let the cucumbers sit for 10-30 minutes (depending on how much time you have). 
    • Mix the sour cream and dill in a bowl and set aside. Feel free to use more if you like.
    • Slice the pickled onions into thin strips, and place in a bowl.
    • Rinse and take the cucumbers out of the sieve, and place in either paper towels or a kitchen towel. Give this a good squeeze to release as much moisture as possible. Place the cucumbers in the bowl with the onions.
    • Add the sour cream mixture, stir to combine. Serve.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 261mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    Notes

    There is no right or wrong way to make this salad. Feel free to use yogurt, fresh dill and raw onions if you wish.  If you don’t have time to get moisture out of the cucumber…no problem. This recipe will still work just cutting the cucumber up and using as is. The choice is yours….have fun.
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    Comments

    1. Sangeetha

      July 10, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      I couldn’t agree more – you can never have too many salad recipes, and this Cucumber Salad is an absolute winner! I love how refreshing and crunchy this salad is, making it the perfect side dish for any meat or fish, especially for a BBQ meal. The flavors blend together beautifully, creating a delightful balance of tanginess and creaminess.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 12, 2023 at 2:45 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed this cucumber salad recipe. We have it often, especially during the summer.

    2. Ramona

      July 10, 2023 at 7:58 am

      I love making salads so much and this recipe looks super refreshing! I cant wait to try this out, thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2023 at 9:12 am

        You are very welcome, this cucumber salad is a must for easy summer recipes.

    3. Jenny

      July 10, 2023 at 3:30 am

      We love this cucumber salad with pickled onions recipe. No sure if it’s the pickled onions or sour cream that enchanted us the most. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2023 at 9:13 am

        I think it is the perfect match of ingredients in this cucumber and onion salad.

    4. Amy Liu Dong

      July 10, 2023 at 1:49 am

      I always love to make an easy and delicious salad like this.
      I enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2023 at 9:13 am

        So glad we enjoy it too.

    5. Moop Brown

      July 10, 2023 at 1:31 am

      This salad seems super refreshing and perfect for summer whether as a side, party dish or appetizer.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        July 10, 2023 at 9:13 am

        I do agree, it is the perfect summer salad recipe.

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