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Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

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The recipe for this smooth cucumber salad originated with my father. It remains a timeless summer favorite among our family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10
Calories 320 kcal

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
Keyword Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad
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