Creamy Herb & Cucumber Dressing

4.87 from 23 votes

Modified: Mar 2, 2018 · Published: May 5, 2014 by Allison Mattina · 60 Comments

Cucumber Salad Dressing – Light and creamy salad dressing flavored with cucumbers and herbs.

Salad dressing in a glass container with a salad in the background.

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I don’t have a Mexican themed recipe for you today. I figured that you’ve already decided what you’re eating today – and I hope it’s something delicious! If you’re anything like me, you use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to consume large quantities of chips, salsa, and guacamole. That means tomorrow I will need to make up for today’s indulgences by eating a little lighter.

So, salad it will be. I have this dressing all set and ready to go so that I can make a big salad tomorrow. I find that a little planning ahead makes it easier to make healthy choices (it also allows me to eat more yummy Mexican food tonight with less guilt). 😉

Cucumber Salad Dressing

Cucumber
Sour cream
Mayo
Lemon juice
Dill
Green onions.

This dressing is perfect on just about any type of salad and it can be used as a dip. In the recipe itself, I gave some variations for switching out herbs or adding other flavors. Use this recipe as a base and adapt it however you choose.

When it comes to eating salads, I think homemade dressing makes it so much more enjoyable. I typically make homemade ranch or balsamic vinaigrette, but I recently started making this herb and cucumber dressing, and it is my new go-to. It’s creamy, tangy, light, and refreshing – the ideal dressing for the warmer months ahead.

Recipe

Creamy Herb & Cucumber Dressing

Cool and creamy salad dressing flavored with cucumbers and herbs.

4.87 from 23 votes

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Course: Main dish, side

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 10

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Allison Mattina

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup chopped cucumber, see note below
▢ ¾ cup sour cream, I used light
▢ 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise
▢ 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
▢ ¾ teaspoon dried dill, or 2 teaspoons fresh dill
▢ 2 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
▢ salt and pepper to taste
▢ milk, if needed to thin the dressing

Instructions

Place all ingredients, except the milk, into a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Feel free to more dill, or even another herb.
Depending on the moisture content of your cucumber, you might need to add a splash of milk to thin out the dressing.

Notes

Cucumber: If using a regular cucumber, remove the seeds before chopping it. I also partially peel it, leaving on about half of the skin. If you’re using an English cucumber, you can leave the skin on and you can leave the seeds in.

Variations: Feel free to add in any other herbs that you like. Fresh basil or parsley would both be great. You could also add in a small clove of minced garlic before blending the dressing.