cucumber salad in a creamy garlic dressing
If you like garlic, you will love the dressing on this cucumber salad. It better to make it ahead to let the flavors meld...I usually make it the day before...the dressing is great on salads as well. Enjoy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
2 cups - 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
- 5 - baby cucumbers, sliced thin - i use my mandolin ( if you like a sturdier cucumber after soaking in salt...slice them thicker.
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 - red pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatos, - i remove seeds, slice thin and cut into fourths - can chop if you wish
- 2 - 3 - radishes - sliced thin
- 2 - 3 - spring onions, sliced thin or 1/4 cup diced red onion
- DRESSING
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced - i use food processor
- 1 /4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon each - salt & pepper
- 2 - 3 tablespoons milk
How To Make cucumber salad in a creamy garlic dressing
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Step 1In a medium bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste to see if you want to add more seasoning. Cover and chill or even better if sits over night.
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Step 2Place cucumbers in a colander and add 2 tsp kosher salt and toss to coat. Leave drain for 30 minutes...this removes much of the water and won't water down your dressing. After draining, rinse and place in a clean tea towel to dry. Place all prepared vegetables in a bowl and toss.
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Step 3Spoon dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat all cucumbers, as they tend to stick together. I use my fingers, they are your best tools.
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Step 4Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#cucumbers
Keyword:
#Tomato
Keyword:
#sour cream
Keyword:
#radishes
Keyword:
#mayonnaise
Keyword:
#salad
Keyword:
#Spring Onions
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Collection:
Spring Recipes
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