This creamy cucumber salad with crunchy slices of cucumbers, sweet onions, garlic, and dill was my dad’s recipe. It’s one of our family’s all-time summer favorites.
Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad with crunchy slices of cucumbers, sweet onions, garlic, and dill was my dad's recipe. It's one of our family's all-time summer favorites.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Dressing:
- 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
- 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.
