CUCUMBER & RED ONION SALAD WITH DILL

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I used one red onion because my husband loves raw onions. If you are not a fan of that many raw onions, simply add a ½ or even ¼ of the onion. This is an updated version of what I grew up eating. My mom use to make cucumbers with sour cream.

Provided by Irisa Raina 9

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

two cucumbers " washed " not peeled
1 medium red onion
4 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for the onions
1 teaspoon dill " divided in ½ "
3 tablespoons sour cream drained
6 ounces greek yogurt " unflavored " drained
white sugar " amount is up to you " for the yogurt & sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Put the yogurt and sour cream in a coffee filter over a strainer in the refrigerator and drain till the liquid has all drained out, usually takes 30 ~ 60 minutes.
  • 2. On your mandolin or with a very sharp knife, slice the cucumbers with your thinness blade.
  • 3. In a colander put the cucumbers and sprinkle the salt over the cucumbers and place in the sink to drain for at least 1 hour.
  • 4. Slice the onion on your mandolin and put in a bowl and add the sugar, and cove it with cold water, leave it on the counter and stir it occasionally.
  • 5. After 15 minutes drain the onions " do not rinse " and put them in the refrigerator.
  • 6. After 1 hour swish the cucumbers in a bowl of very cold water getting as much of the salt off as you can, drain. Deepening on how much salt gets removed you may need to do this step twice. Drain in a colander till all the liquid has stopped draining.
  • 7. Lay several layers of paper towels on the counter and lay the cucumbers in a single layer. Place several layers of paper towels on top and roll " like a jelly roll " to remove any excess water. Do this as many times as necessary with dry paper towels to remove the excess moisture.
  • 8. Carefully toss the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl.
  • 9. Add the dill and toss carefully.
  • 10. Mix the sour cream & yogurt with some white sugar till you get it as sweet as you would like. Toss it with the vegetables.
  • 11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • 12. When you are ready to serve top it with some more dill. This will keep for a few days.

Junior Dladla
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This salad was ok, but not great. I think I'll stick to my regular cucumber salad recipe.


Sadhana Nepal
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This salad was a complete disaster! The cucumbers were soggy, the red onions were too spicy, and the dill was overpowering. I will not be making this salad again.


Md Rafiqul Islam.
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This salad was easy to make, but it didn't really wow me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Hasnain Rajpoot
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


Sk Abbas
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This salad was a bit too vinegary for my taste. I think I'll use less vinegar next time.


sunil menik
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I'm not a huge fan of dill, but I still really enjoyed this salad. The cucumbers and red onions were so crisp and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this salad again, but I might omit the dill next time.


Rita Ejimofor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!


Waseem Ejaz
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I often add a bit of feta cheese or crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Maria g Guajardo
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit.


asfad azan
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Kwabena Jehu
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This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the red onion and vinegar added a bit of tanginess. I will definitely be making this salad again for my next party.


Ayishatu Sani
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dill and red onion really add a lot of flavor. I also appreciate that this salad is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again!


Arif Awan
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This salad was so refreshing and delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cucumbers were crisp and cool, the red onions added a bit of spice, and the dill was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this salad