The tang of sour cream and dill balances the bite of the onion and the coolness of the cucumber, making a perfectly balanced dish—bright, crisp, and creamy.
🥣 Typical Preparation
- Thinly sliced cucumbers (sometimes salted and drained to remove excess moisture)
- Thin-sliced onions (often red or sweet)
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- As a side salad with grilled meats, schnitzel, or smoked salmon
- Tucked into a pita or wrap with falafel or chicken
- On top of rye bread with hard-boiled eggs or lox
- Served chilled as a cooling summer dish
🧠 Culinary Tip:
Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes—this allows the flavors to meld and the onions to soften slightly.
🥒 Creamy Dill Cucumber & Onion Salad
👨🍳 Equipment
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French chef's knife or Health Craft Kitchen Machine Rotary Food Cutter
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Salad bowl
⏱️ Preparation Time: Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes - Servings: 7–8
🧂 Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 English cucumber, waffle cut using #5 cutting cone blade
- 1 medium onion, julienned using #2 cutting cone blade
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika (for garnish)
🥣 Instructions
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Prepare the dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, sugar (if using), vinegar, and olive oil until smooth. -
Add the vegetables:
Using the Kitchen Machine Rotary Food Cutter, slice the cucumber with the #5 waffle cut blade, and julienne the onion with the #2 blade. Add both to the bowl with the dressing. -
Toss and chill:
Gently fold the cucumber and onion into the dressing until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and onions to soften slightly. -
To serve:
Transfer to a salad bowl. Sprinkle generously with fresh chopped dill and a dash of paprika for color and flavor.
💡 Chef’s Tips:
- Chill your salad bowl ahead of time for an extra-cool presentation.
- For added texture, try thin slices of radish or sweet bell pepper.
- Salt the cucumbers lightly and let sit for 10 minutes before adding to the salad to draw out moisture—this helps prevent watery dressing.