Best Super Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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EASY CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a classic, family favorite recipe. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a creamy vinaigrette for an easy side dish that is sure to please.

Provided by Rachel (The Stay At Home Chef)

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together sour cream, vinegar, garlic, dill, sugar, and salt.
  • Add cucumbers and onion into the mixture and stir until combined.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 173 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

SUPER EASY: CUCUMBER SALAD



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I can't remember where or how I learned to make it this way, but I have been making it this way for over 30 years. ****NOTE: Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
3 cucumbers (medium sized)
1 cup onion

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers and onions very thinly (I use a mandolin for this).
  • Place cucumbers, onion slices and salad dressing in a container that has a tight fitting lid.
  • Place the lid on and give the container a couple of shakes which will coat the cucumbers and onions with the dressing and toss the salad.
  • Place in container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Enjoy!

SUPER EASY: CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is actually the creamy version of my other recipe Recipe #382231. My DH actually prefers the creamy version more, but it totally depends on what type of Italian dressing I have on hand as to which one I make.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
3 cucumbers (medium sized)
2 tablespoons chives
1 cup onion

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers and onions very thinly (I use a mandolin for this).
  • Place cucumbers, onion slices and salad dressing in a container that has a tight fitting lid.
  • Place the lid on and give the container a couple of shakes which will coat the cucumbers, chives and onions with the dressing and toss the salad.
  • Place container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 1.4

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