🍅 Fresh Tomato & Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream
“SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM 🤤😍”
✨ Description:
This refreshing salad is a creamy, tangy, and cooling side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, rice dishes, or as a stand-alone light meal. It’s made from just a few ingredients but delivers big on taste and texture. Thick sour cream adds richness, while tomatoes and cucumbers bring freshness and hydration.
🥗 Ingredients:
- 2 large, firm tomatoes
- 1 long salad cucumber
- 1 cup thick sour cream (preferably full-fat)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: a pinch of black pepper or fresh dill for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Wash and slice: Rinse tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly. Slice tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks. Peel the cucumber if desired and slice into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix the sliced vegetables with sour cream until everything is evenly coated.
- Season: Add salt to taste. Optional: add a bit of pepper or fresh dill for extra flavor.
- Chill and serve: Let the salad rest in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
💡 Notes & Tips:
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, higher-protein version.
- Add crunch: Mix in thinly sliced red onion or radish for extra texture.
- Herb boost: Fresh dill, parsley, or chives pair wonderfully with the creamy base.
- Make it a meal: Add chopped hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, or avocado for a more filling version.
🍽️ Servings:
- Makes 2–3 servings as a side or 1 large serving as a light lunch.
🔍 Nutritional Info (per serving, assuming 3 servings):
- Calories: ~130
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 3g (naturally from tomatoes and cucumber)
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Note: Based on full-fat sour cream. Adjust for reduced-fat versions if used.
🌿 Benefits:
- Hydrating: High water content from cucumber and tomatoes helps with hydration.
- Probiotic potential: If using fermented sour cream, it may support gut health.
- Low carb & satisfying: Suitable for low-carb or keto-style eating.
- Quick & whole food-based: No processed ingredients, just fresh and simple.
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I use low-fat or non-dairy sour cream?
A: Yes! Greek yogurt, coconut-based sour cream, or cashew cream are great alternatives depending on your dietary preferences.
Q: Does this salad store well?
A: It’s best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The veggies may release water over time.
Q: Is this suitable for diabetics?
A: Yes, in moderation. The ingredients are low in simple sugars, and full-fat dairy can help with satiety and slower glucose absorption.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: You can prep the veggies in advance and mix with sour cream just before eating to prevent sogginess.