Description
This refreshing Cucumber Mint Salad combines crisp English cucumbers with a creamy lime-infused sour cream dressing, accented by sharp red onion, garlic, and fresh mint leaves. Perfect as a light side dish for warm days or a cool addition to any meal, this salad is simple to prepare and delivers a vibrant, tangy flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
Salad
- 2 English cucumbers
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated to create a creamy, tangy dressing base.
- Slice and dry the cucumbers: Cut the English cucumbers into ¼-inch thick slices. Lay the slices in a pile onto a triple-layered sheet of paper towel, then cover with two additional layers of paper towel. Press and pat the cucumber slices dry by moving them around gently and pressing again to remove excess moisture. This prevents the salad from becoming watery.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the dried cucumber slices to the dressing bowl along with the thinly sliced red onion and minced garlic. Stir gently to ensure the cucumber and onions are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Add fresh mint: Scatter the fresh mint leaves over the top of the salad. Tear larger leaves in half using your fingers for better distribution and release of flavor. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use English cucumbers as they have fewer seeds and thinner skin, making them ideal for salads.
- Patting cucumbers dry removes excess water and keeps the salad crisp without diluting the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh flavors and crunchy texture; it can become watery if left to sit for too long.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice if preferred.
- To make it dairy-free, consider using a plant-based sour cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cucumber salad, mint salad, sour cream dressing, fresh salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian side dish
