Description
Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and crisp side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and sweet onions soaked in a tangy, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, and a blend of herbs and spices. Perfectly chilled, this salad offers a delightful balance of creamy texture and fresh crunch ideal for warm weather meals or as a cool complement to grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Dressing
- 1 1/2 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
- Salt the Vegetables: Mix the thinly sliced cucumbers and sweet onion with sea salt in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture, ensuring a crispier salad.
- Drain the Vegetables: Transfer the salted cucumber and onion mixture to a colander placed over a sink or bowl. Allow to drain for about 30 minutes, stirring gently to release as much liquid as possible. After draining, move the vegetables to a large clean bowl.
- Prepare the Creamy Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, white sugar, dried dill weed, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the creamy dressing over the drained cucumber and onion mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and enhances the refreshing taste of the salad.
Notes
- For best results, use large cucumbers and peel them to reduce bitterness.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise for a thicker or lighter dressing according to your preference.
- Letting the salad chill overnight can enhance the flavor even more.
- This salad is best served cold and consumed within 2-3 days.
- To make it lower in fat, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
