A hot summer day makes me crave my mom’s cucumber salad. It’s a great side dish to beat the heat and chill your tastebuds. Also, it’s pretty easy to make with only a few ingredients. Another plus is that no oven is required. 

If you are serving to 4 adults, I recommend doubling the recipe. 

Cucumber Salad

Serves 2-3

Prep time, 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced thin with a mandoline
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup of sour cream
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dill
• Paprika, a little sprinkle on top (no more than a 1/8 teaspoon)

Directions

Place your thinly sliced cucumber into a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes. 

  
Using your (clean) hands, gently squeeze excess water from cucumbers and drain that water from the bowl. Mix in sour cream, white vinegar, and dill. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve and enjoy.