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Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

Source of Recipe

"Cook's Illustrated Cookbook" by the editors of America's Test Kitchen


Recipe Introduction

"Fresh dill is essential to the flavor of this salad; do not substitute dried."

List of Ingredients

◦ 3 cucumbers (2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
◦ 1 small red onion, sliced very thin
◦ 1 tablespoon salt
◦ 1 cup sour cream
◦ 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
◦ 1 teaspoon sugar
◦ 1/4 cup minced fresh dill


Recipe

Toss cucumber and onion with salt in colander set over large bowl. Weight cucumbers with gallon-size zipper-lock bag filled with water; drain for 1 to 3 hours. Rinse and pat dry.

Whisk remaining ingredients together in medium bowl. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat.
Serve chilled.

Serves 4