Ingredients:

  • 2 Large English Cucumbers (approx. 700g), thinly sliced
  • 0.5 small red onion (approx. 50g), thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (15g) for sweating
  • 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream (120g)
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar (45ml)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.125 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Slice the English cucumbers into 2mm rounds.
  2. Toss the cucumber slices and 0.5 sliced red onion with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a colander set over a bowl.
  4. Press the vegetables down with a heavy plate or a water filled bowl.
  5. Wait 30 minutes until the bowl beneath the colander has collected a significant amount of liquid.
  6. Rinse the cucumbers briefly under cold water until the excess surface salt is removed.
  7. Pat the vegetables bone dry using a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels.
  8. Whisk the 0.5 cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and spices until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
  9. Fold the dried cucumbers and onions into the dressing gently.
  10. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes until the flavors have fully melded and the dressing has thickened.