Best Quick 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

QUICK CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh cukes and green onions from the garden make this dish so good in summer! Jean Patterson-West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 cup 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 180 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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