Old Fashion Cucumber Salad Recipes

OLD FASHIONED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the cucumber skins with a vegetable brush under water; then slice them as thin as you can using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
• Add the cucumbers to a bowl along with the remaining ingredients, mix well and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight to allow the salad to marinate; then serve chilled.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
• Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

OLD FASHION CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place sliced cucumbers in bowl;sprinkle every few layers with salt.
• Cover cucumbers with a plate and weight them down with a heavy can.
• Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Drain cucumbers and press out remaining liquid.
• Stir together vinegar and sugar; pour over slices.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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.