Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (50g) red onion, thinly slivered
- 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (3g) fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (4g) granulated sugar
- 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced into a paste
- 1/2 tsp (1g) black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
Instructions:
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and toss them in a colander with 1 tsp of salt. Let them sit for 20–30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water to remove excess brine and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and black pepper. Taste and add the final pinch of salt if needed.
- Add the dried cucumber slices and slivered red onions to the dressing bowl.
- Gently fold the vegetables into the sauce until every slice is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.