Best Makeover Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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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

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
  • To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 hothouse cucumbers, thinly sliced (3 to 4 pounds)
2 small red onions, thinly sliced in half rounds
Kosher salt
4 cups (32 ounces) plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup minced fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the cucumbers, red onions, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a bowl. Pour them into a colander and suspend it over a bowl. Wrap the bowl and colander with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the bowl.
  • Pour the yogurt into a sieve lined with a paper towel and suspend it over another bowl. Wrap the bowl and sieve in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the second bowl.
  • When the cucumbers are ready, roll them up in paper towels or a kitchen towel and press the towel lightly to remove most of the liquid. Place the cucumbers and yogurt in a large bowl with the sour cream, vinegar, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Toss well and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and serve chilled.

MAKEOVER CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Our Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen slashed the calories and fat in this summery favorite from Jean Patterson of West Allis, Wisconsin. But all the flavor remains intact!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 cups thinly sliced peeled cucumbers
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Creamy Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions.
  • Pour sour cream mixture over top and mix together.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

MAKEOVER CREAMY CRANBERRY SALAD



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Few foods capture the flavor of the season like cranberries, and this makeover took a holiday favorite and made it even better! You'll love the flavor of cranberry, apple and pineapple covered in a sweet and creamy dressing. Better still, it's only 2 grams of fat per serving! -Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 medium apple, chopped
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows, apple, sugar substitute and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, fold in whipped topping and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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