Best Creamy Cucumber Salad Aka Cucumbers And Cream 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

CUCUMBERS IN CREAM



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"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

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.

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