Creamy Lemon and Herb Cucumber Salad

This refreshing cucumber salad is a perfect side dish for any summer meal. It's light, flavorful, and easy to make. The creamy lemon and herb dressing adds a tangy, flavorful punch to the crisp cucumbers.

Cucumbers are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables, with evidence of their cultivation dating back to 5,000 years ago in India. They were brought to Europe by the Greeks and Romans, and quickly became a popular ingredient in salads, soups, and stews. The first recorded recipe for cucumber salad appeared in a 16th-century English cookbook. This recipe is a modern take on the classic cucumber salad, with a creamy lemon and herb dressing that adds a delicious tang.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of creamy mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and bright lemon juice creates a flavorful and balanced dressing.
• The addition of fresh dill adds a subtle herbal flavor that complements the cucumbers.
• Chilling the salad for at least 1 hour allows the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to absorb the dressing.