Cucumber salad with sour cream and balsamic vinegar

1 serving

30 minutes

Cucumber salad with sour cream and balsamic vinegar is a refined blend of freshness and tenderness brought by French cuisine. Historically, the French are known for their art of combining simple ingredients to create sophisticated flavor compositions. Crunchy cucumbers and tangy red onion form the base, while the sour cream dressing with fragrant dill, black pepper, and a splash of balsamic vinegar adds a light tang and depth to the dish. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish, refreshing the taste and adding lightness to the meal. After a short chill, it becomes even richer, allowing the ingredients to reveal their aromas. Its simplicity in preparation and elegant flavor make it an excellent choice for a light dinner or festive table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 323
• Proteins: 8.6g
• Fats: 15.5g
• Carbohydrates: 37.4g

Ingredients

• Cucumbers: 6 pc
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Sour cream: 4 tbsp
• Dill: to taste
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Balsamic vinegar: 2 ml

Cooking steps

1. We wash the cucumbers and cut them into circles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces

2. We clean the onion and cut it into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 piece

3. In the plate, layer cucumbers, layer onions, salt, and repeat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces
   • Red onion: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

4. In a small bowl, add sour cream, pepper, sugar, chopped dill, and vinegar. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Balsamic vinegar: 2 ml

5. Pour out the liquid from the plate with cucumbers, dress with sour cream sauce. Mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces
   • Red onion: 1 piece

6. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and serve.