Best Cool Creamy Cucumber Pepper Salad Recipes

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COOL & CREAMY CUCUMBER & PEPPER SALAD



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My grandmother used to make cucumber salad with cucumbers, onions, sour cream, vinegar, sugr salt and pepper. I always loved this salad and one day came up with this light variation of her delicious salad.

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

DRESSING:
1 16 ounce container low fat (or fat free) sour cream
3 Tbsp low fat mayonnaise
1 1.4 ounce envelope vegetable soup mix (i use knorr)
1 tsp dill, dried
SALAD:
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
1/2 c chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 c chopped orange bell pepper
1/4 c sweet onion, diced
1 pt grape tomatoes, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium size bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients. Mix well and set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients. Add the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine.
  • 3. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons minced yellow onion
16 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine sour cream, salt, vinegar, dill weed, sugar and pepper. Mix well. Pour over cucumbers and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or longer. Mix well and serve.

COLD CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 cups cucumber slices (about 3 Persian or Kirby cucumbers; see Cook's Note)
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the salt, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and vegetable oil to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, onions and peppers with the liquid mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve cold.

CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

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