Creamy Cucumber and Red Onion Delight

Ingredients

- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
Start by peeling the cucumbers and slicing them thinly. For uniform slices, a mandoline slicer can be used if available. Place the cucumber slices in a bowl.

2. Slice the Onion:
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Combine the onion slices with the cucumbers in the bowl, ensuring even distribution.

3. Salt the Vegetables:
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the sliced cucumbers and onions. Gently mix to ensure the salt evenly coats the vegetables. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes. This step draws out excess moisture and enhances the flavors of the cucumbers and onions.

4. Sauté the Mixture:
Heat a medium-sized pan on the stove over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salted cucumber and onion mixture. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions become translucent and the cucumber slices are tender.

5. Incorporate the Sour Cream:
Lower the heat to low and carefully fold in the sour cream. Stir gently until the mixture is well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Ensure the sour cream does not reach a boil, as it can curdle under high heat.

6. Serve and Enjoy:
Once the mixture is well-blended and heated, remove from the stove. Serve immediately for a warm, creamy lunch dish.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Cucumber salad
- Creamy cucumber
- Red onion recipe
- Summer lunch
- Easy lunch
- Sour cream salad
- Vegetarian dish
- Stovetop cooking
- Healthy lunch
- Quick salad

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 200 calories for the entire dish

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