Secret Crunchy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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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

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

SECRET CRUNCHY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This has a secret to keeping the cucumbers crispy. My youngest daughter loves this salad and asks for it all the time. I know there are so many good versions of this, but I always come back to this one. The red bell peppers gives it that extra fresh flavor. This is so good and keeps its crunch, thanks to the secret I learned long...

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers peeled and thin sliced
1 Tbsp salt
3 c ice water (ice cubes in water)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 c sour cream
2 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine the sliced cucumbers, salt and ice water. Cover and chill for 1 hour. This is what keeps your cucumbers crisp! After an hour of chilling, drain and return cucumbers to the bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Mix well, cover again and let chill for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

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