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Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad: The Best Refreshing Side Dish

This creamy cucumber salad is a family favorite, featuring cucumbers, sweet onions, garlic, and dill.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 large cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 each sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt

Dressing

  • 1.5 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

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 to 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 and salt has drained, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If the sauce is too runny for your liking, add a bit more mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 897mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Allrecipes, creamy salad, cucumber salad, dad's recipe, refreshing side dish, summer recipe
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