DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Zaman Randhawa
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This salad is the perfect way to use up extra cucumbers from my garden. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Isabet Beltran
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but this salad is amazing! The creamy dressing really makes the cucumbers taste delicious.


gn dgf
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Taibesi Always
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the fresh cucumbers.


Sajan Ahmed
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This salad is so creamy and delicious. I love the combination of cucumbers, onions, and dill.


nasir jani indhar
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I love the addition of dill to this salad. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Md Rabani Ali
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This salad is the perfect way to use up extra cucumbers from my garden. It's so refreshing and delicious.


MONZE villegas
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but this salad is amazing! The creamy dressing really makes the cucumbers taste delicious.


Eli Cub
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Ronald Self
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the fresh cucumbers.


Danish Umrani
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This salad is so creamy and delicious. I love the combination of cucumbers, onions, and dill.


Yared Tariku
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I love the addition of dill to this salad. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Thabo Bhengu
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This salad is the perfect way to use up extra cucumbers from my garden. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Raj Hossain
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but this salad is amazing! The creamy dressing really makes the cucumbers taste delicious.


Nadia Avi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Anisha lama
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the fresh cucumbers. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Fakhar Ali
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the creamy dressing and the crunch of the cucumbers. It's the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck.