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Creamy Lemon Basil Cucumbers

These Creamy Lemon Basil Cucumbers are the perfect summer side dish. Fresh basil and lemon combine with tangy sour cream and vinegar to create these refreshing cucumbers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 medium sized cucumbers, spiralized or cut into thin pieces
  • 1 medium vindalia onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed fresh basil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste

Equipment

  • Spiralizer

Method
 

  1. Using a spiralizer, spiralize or cut the cucumbers into thin pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the sliced onions and mix until combined. Set aside.
  2. To the base of a high powered blender, add the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until the sauce is smooth and has turned into a pretty mint green color.
  3. Pour the sauce over the cucumbers and mix well. Let refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.