Best Easiest Cucumber Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD

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This is a perfect side dish for your summer barbecue or any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dish. You can also substitute 2 large tomatoes for the cucumber for a delicious tomato salad.

Provided by bwalker

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped

Steps:

Whisk together the vinegar, parsley, dill, garlic, sugar, and salt in a bowl; add the cucumber and stir to coat. Cover and chill in refrigerator 4 to 8 hours. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 584 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

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