**Cucumber in mayo and dill: A refreshing and flavorful summer salad**
Cool and refreshing, this classic cucumber salad is made with fresh cucumbers, mayo, dill, and a touch of vinegar. It's a perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish, and it's also great for potlucks and picnics. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes. This recipe includes three different variations on the classic cucumber salad:
1. Creamy Cucumber Salad: This is the classic cucumber salad, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of vinegar. It's creamy, tangy, and refreshing.
2. Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad: This is a lighter version of the classic salad, made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It's still creamy and flavorful, but it's lower in calories and fat.
3. Vegan Cucumber Salad: This version of the salad is made without any dairy products, making it perfect for vegans and those with lactose intolerance. It's made with a dressing made from olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
All three of these cucumber salads are delicious and refreshing, and they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
CUCUMBERS WITH DILL
Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
DILL-AND-CUCUMBER MAYONNAISE
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories condiments
Time 35m
Yield Three cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with salt to taste. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the yolks in a mixing bowl and add salt and pepper to taste, mustard and vinegar or lemon juice. Beat vigorously for a second or two with a wire whisk or electric beater.
- Start adding the oil gradually, beating continuously with the whisk or electric beater. Continue beating and adding oil until all of it is used.
- Drain the cucumbers. Add the cucumbers and dill and blend well.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 57 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
DILL CUCUMBER DIP
This cool, refreshing dip is great in the summer, and a fine way to use fresh garden cucumbers. Serve with crackers or chips.
Provided by MOLSON7
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth. Stir in cucumbers, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, dill weed and hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER TOASTIES
I got this recipe years ago from a friend of a friend. I love it and make it all the time for parties. It looks great on the platter, and it is super easy! Everyone loves it!
Provided by Dianne McKenzie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 619 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CUCUMBER PARTY SANDWICHES
This is one of my favorite appetizers. We have lots of pig roasts here in Kentucky, and these small sandwiches are perfect to serve while the pig is roasting. -Rebecca Rose, Mount Washington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and dressing mix until blended; let stand 30 minutes. , Spread cream cheese mixture on bread. Top each with 2 cucumber slices and, if desired, dill and red onion slivers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CUCUMBERS IN MAYO AND DILL
Based on a recipe my mom served - which was probably based on the Greek tzatziki. Wonderful for warm weather meals.
Provided by MomMyth
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- WASH the cukes and score lengthwise with a fork. If you detest cukeskin, then by all means peel them.
- SLICE the cucumbers into thin rounds, place them in a bowl, and salt generously. Let the cukes rest for a few minutes. (If you're in a hurry, you don't have to wait very long: Just be sure to use less salt.).
- SEASON the salad: When you're ready, pour off the liquid and mix in the mayo, dill, garlic, and pepper.
- ~~Notes~~.
- Let the salted cucumbers rest for at least 10 minutes to draw out bitterness - longer you have time or are multitasking. If it's going to be a while before you season the cukes, stick the bowl in the fridge.
- I use the feathery fronds from 5-6 stalks of dill and discard the stems, 'cause my family doesn't care for them. Chopped fresh parsley is nice in this salad, too.
- Timesaver: Use commercially prepared chopped garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 267.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 4, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, unwaxed cucumbers. Waxed cucumbers can have a bitter taste.
- To make slicing the cucumbers easier, use a mandoline or a food processor fitted with a slicing blade.
- To remove the bitterness from the cucumbers, sprinkle them with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes before rinsing them off.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can use dried dill. However, fresh dill will give the cucumbers a more pronounced flavor.
- To make the mayonnaise dressing, use a high-quality mayonnaise. Cheap mayonnaise can have a sour or rancid taste.
- If you want a creamier dressing, add a tablespoon or two of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the mayonnaise.
- To make the cucumbers even more flavorful, marinate them in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Cucumbers in mayonnaise and dill is a classic summer salad that is both refreshing and delicious. It is a perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish, or it can be enjoyed on its own as a light lunch or snack. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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