Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad
The recipe for this smooth cucumber salad originated with my father. It remains a timeless summer favorite among our family.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 to 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 and salt has drained, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl until smooth. Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
- Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 897mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 8mg
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