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Cucumber Salad



This is one of my favorite salads in summer when the cucumbers are fresh from the garden. My Mom used to mix a cucumber salad with vinegar, salt, and onions but I prefer them this way.
Another favorite way I like to eat them is to cut the cucumber in half, sprinkle salt on one half of the cucumber and then rub the two halves together. A nice snack indeed.
  • 4 - 7" cucumbers
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  1. Peel cucumbers and cut in 1/8 to 1/4" slices. If using fresh cucumbers you can leave the peel on if so desired.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and dill.
  3. Pour over cucumbers and mix.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 
  5. Serves: 5 to 6
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7 comments:

  1. KateAugust 17, 2016 at 4:51 AM

    My favourite cucumber salad is a similar style but with different flavours:
    - 2 tbsp sour cream
    - 1/2 tbsp sugar
    - 1 tsp lemon juice
    - pinch of salt
    - fresh dill (optional)

    Whisk together dressing ingredients, then stir in enough cucumbers (thinly sliced) so that they are covered. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 17, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Betty, does this dressing have a lot of 'bite' to it? By using vinegar but no sugar, does that make it highly acidic?

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    1. BettyAugust 17, 2016 at 1:14 PM

      According to my taste it doesn't really have much of a bite to it. You can add a bit of sugar if you like.

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  3. Heritage HallAugust 17, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    My Grandmother used to make them like Kate's, with that dollop of sour cream...so refreshing..

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  4. JoanAugust 18, 2016 at 9:01 PM

    I just cut up a bunch of cucumbers add some sour cream... or buttermilk, green onion a little dill .. and a chopped hard boiled egg.... best lunch you ever had.

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    1. JoanAugust 18, 2016 at 9:03 PM

      oops you could add some vinegar too it you like it. I dd sometimes.

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    2. BettyAugust 20, 2016 at 7:22 PM

      Sounds delicious! I will add an egg to my cucumber salad next time. I know I will love it.

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