Creamy Cucumber Crunch Recipes

CUCUMBER SALAD

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This is the creamy cucumber salad recipe we've been making forever. It's the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy and it goes well with nearly every main dish. It's super simple to make and is always a hit!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 English cucumber (sliced into rounds)
3 tablespoons plain thick yogurt (can sub mayo for dairy-free)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (can be light)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or 1 teaspoon white vinegar)
¼ cup minced red onion
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

Slice the cucumber and place the rounds into a medium-sized bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ¼ cups, Calories 71 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 196 mg, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

EASY CUCUMBERS IN CREAM

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This recipe is a five-ingredient salad that goes together quick as a wink. This recipe is a great way to use locally produced cream.-Dolores Hayes, Fort Plain, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
5 medium cucumbers, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, gradually whisk the vinegar into the cream. Gently stir in the cucumbers, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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CREAMY CUCUMBER CRUNCH

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Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped and loosely packed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed

Steps:

Remove several strips of peel from each cucumber; cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and thinly slice each half crosswise. Toss cucumbers with salt in a large bowl; set aside for 30 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients in a separate large bowl; mix well and set aside. Drain cucumbers, pressing to remove as much liquid as possible. Pat dry with paper towels. Add to radish mixture and toss until evenly coated. Cover and chill for at least one hour to overnight.

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DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 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 has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES

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This is the only recipe I can think of that my mother and grandmother use to make.

Provided by GEEKSWIFE1

Categories Side Dish Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon white vinegar
1 large cucumber, sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CUCUMBERS IN CREAM

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"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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