Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, herbaceous side dish featuring Persian cucumbers tossed in a rich, tangy dressing made with sour cream, Japanese mayo, and pepperoncini for a subtle spicy kick. Enhanced with fresh chives, dill, and parsley, this easy no-cook salad is perfect for a light appetizer or a crisp accompaniment to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 8–10 Persian cucumbers
Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp Japanese mayo
- 1½ tsp white wine vinegar
- Pepperoncini, 2 tbsp to ⅓ cup (to taste)
- 1 tsp pepperoncini brine
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (+ extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (+ extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (+ extra for topping)
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare herbs and pepperoncini: Finely chop the pepperoncini, fresh chives, parsley, and dill into very small pieces to evenly infuse their flavors throughout the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, Japanese mayo, white pepper, white wine vinegar, chopped pepperoncini, pepperoncini brine, chives, dill, parsley, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and thoroughly mixed. Season with kosher salt to taste, balancing the flavors to your preference.
- Slice cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice the Persian cucumbers evenly to allow the dressing to coat each piece well.
- Combine salad: Gently toss the sliced cucumbers with the dressing until all pieces are well coated. Garnish the top with extra fresh herbs and a sprinkle of black pepper for added aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini to suit your spice preference; start with less and add more if desired.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- This salad is best served chilled, so refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
- Persian cucumbers are preferred for their thin skin and minimal seeds; thin slicing helps create a crisp texture.
- Use fresh herbs for the brightest flavor; dried herbs will not provide the same freshness.
Keywords: Creamy cucumber salad, ranch cucumber salad, pepperoncini salad, herbed cucumber salad, no-cook cucumber salad, summer salad, fresh herb salad
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