Delight your taste buds with the nostalgic charm of Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad. Begin by thinly slicing fresh cucumbers, allowing their crispness to shine. The key to this recipe is the creamy dressing that imparts a comforting and savory note to the dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and a touch of white vinegar for a luscious base. Add a hint of sugar to balance the acidity and enhance the sweetness of the cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper, ensuring a well-rounded flavor profile. Optionally, incorporate finely chopped dill or chives for an herby freshness that elevates the salad.
Gently toss the cucumber slices in the creamy dressing, ensuring each piece is coated in the delectable mixture. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad is a versatile side dish, perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or as a refreshing addition to any meal. Its simplicity, combined with the creamy texture and crispness of the cucumbers, evokes the warmth of homemade comfort food. Celebrate the culinary legacy with this delightful recipe that captures the essence of Dad’s kitchen expertise.
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Details Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients For Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipes
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
Instructions: Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipes
Step 1: Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
Step 5: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
My husband hates cucumbers. We recently had a party to attend and I made this and another cucumber salad that was his aunts recipe. He tried them both and has now requested this one 3x’s since then. This is a big hit!!!
This is wonderful, I didn't change a thing, Thanks for the share.
Very good but It was a little too salty tasting for me. Next time I might try rinsing them before adding the mayo.
Just the way that I make it. DELICIOUS!
Love this recipe
I thought it was fantastic and I shared it with several friends and they all loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
I used sour cream instead of mayo, didn't drain it, and used lemon juice instead of vinegar. (My husband hates Mayo and vinegar). I also added a lot more cucumbers. It's delicious!!
Instead of vinegar used plain yogurt. Good alternate for usual mayo cuc salad. Thanks for sharing.
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