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A ceramic serving bowl filled with a creamy cucumber salad.

Creamy Cucumber Salad (with Mayo & Dill)

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Creamy Cucumber Salad is a light and refreshing summer side salad that is easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 32 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3 medium cucumbers
  • 1 cup pickled red onions (( or 1 cup sliced fresh red onion))
  • 4 tablespoons white vinegar ((if using fresh onion))
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus 2 teaspoons
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
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Instructions 

Prep the Fresh Red Onion

  • If using fresh red onion slice the onion and soak in the vinegar while preparing the cucumbers. Pour the excess vinegar off before adding to the bowl.

Make the salad

  • Peel and slice the cucumber. Place the sliced cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. Allow to soak for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain and rinse. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Put the cucumber slices in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion, mayonnaise, dill, salt and pepper (and sugar if using) to the bowl.
  • Toss the cucumber salad ingredients until the cucumbers are coated with the dressing and the spices are combined.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least an hour before serving. Overnight is best.
  • Toss the salad before serving.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • If using fresh red onion: slice the onion thinly, cover with the vinegar. Allow the onion to soak in the vinegar while preparing the rest of the salad. Drain the onion before adding it to the cucumber salad. Or just make my quick pickled red onions. You'll love them!
  • Draining the cucumbers: Tired of watery cucumber salad? The trick is to salt and drain the cucumbers before mixing them into a salad to remove the excess water.
  • Optional add ins: diced fresh tomatoes or cherry tomatoes would be a perfect add in to this this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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