Before mayonnaise came into widespread use, most salads were dressed with sour cream. Especially the so-called summer or spring ones, with a lot of raw vegetables and greens that are not heat-treated. In salad recipes with sour cream, it is used as a dressing that is especially good with fresh, raw products: tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions and green onions, sorrel, lettuce, radishes, carrots, cabbage and so on.
The five most commonly used ingredients in sour cream salad recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sour cream | 210 | 2.8 | 20 | 3.2 |
| Cucumbers | 15 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Eggs | 157 | 12.7 | 10.9 | 0.7 |
| Carrots | 33 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| Hard cheese | 366 | 24.1 | 29.5 | 0.3 |
Among the people who are against mayonnaise in any form, there are especially many fans of sour cream salads. Some believe that by choosing sour cream as a dressing they not only reduce the amount of calories in the dish but also make it healthier and more wholesome. In fact, this is not always the case. But that departs from the topic of this article.
The sour cream for salads can be any kind: store-bought, from the market, homemade or made yourself. And any fat content you choose, from 10 percent to forty. It requires no additional ingredients to turn into a salad sauce. Except for salt and black pepper for flavor. Its amount can also be chosen based on your own preferences: make the salad "swim" in dressing, getting an appetizing pool you can dip bread into. Or leave it more "dry" so that the other components are clearly visible and noticeable when you take a taste.
The Five Fastest Sour Cream Salad Recipes:
| Dish Name | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick raw pumpkin salad with cucumbers and carrots | 2 min | 56 | +326 |
| Quick Paris salad | 5 min | 76 | +140 |
| Sweet Prune Salad | 5 min | 187 | +117 |
| Herring salad with apple | 5 min | 92 | +105 |
| Salad Trio | 5 min | 56 | +216 |
It is important to remember that even the thickest sour cream turns liquid when it interacts with vegetable juices. But this can be avoided if you add boiled egg yolk or potatoes to the salad. If these products are not in the mix, you can try turning them into a puree first and mixing them with the sour cream.