Cool, refreshing, and delicately tangy, this Cucumber Dressing captures the essence of summer. Fresh cucumbers blend with lemon juice, sour cream, and dill to create a light yet velvety dressing that’s perfect for mixed greens, grilled vegetables, or as a finishing touch for poached salmon. A touch of sweetness balances the tang, while a hint of cayenne or hot sauce adds just the right amount of zip. Serve it chilled for an elegant, garden-fresh accent to any warm-weather meal.
INGREDIENTS:
12 ounces cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
8 ounces sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
A few drops of hot sauce, or a pinch of cayenne pepper – optional
METHOD:
Add the sliced cucumbers to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Add the lemon juice, sour cream, dill, sugar, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce or cayenne. Blend again just until the mixture is smooth and combined—avoid overmixing.
Taste and adjust sweetness, salt, and heat as desired.
Transfer to a serving bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve over salad greens, grilled vegetables, or chilled salmon.
YIELD: About 2 cups
