🥒🍅 Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad

Cool, creamy, crunchy, and packed with Italian-inspired flavor—this easy cucumber salad is the perfect side for any meal! 😍

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables:
   Add the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl.
2. Make the creamy dressing:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parsley, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Combine:
   Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend beautifully.
5. Garnish & serve:
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little extra Parmesan before serving. 🥗✨

💡 Tip

For the best texture, serve the salad chilled and avoid letting it sit at room temperature for too long.