Description
This Potato and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dressing is a refreshing and comforting side dish featuring tender boiled potatoes and crisp cucumbers tossed in a tangy, smooth dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Perfect for picnics, family dinners, or as a cool complement to any meal, this salad is easy to prepare and delicious served chilled.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups potatoes, boiled and cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- Optional: fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and allow them to cool completely before using to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled boiled potatoes and sliced cucumbers into the dressing bowl. If using, add chopped fresh dill or parsley for added flavor.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure the potatoes and cucumbers are evenly coated with the creamy dressing without breaking up the potatoes.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to serve cold.
Notes
- Add thinly sliced red onion for an extra bite and enhanced flavor.
- Best served chilled to maintain the crispness of cucumbers and freshness of the dressing.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead of time and stored covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
