Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. snipped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Stir together cucumbers, sweet onion and sea salt in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand 30 minutes.

  2. Transfer cucumber mixture to a salad spinner or a colander set in the sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Spin or pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl.

  3. Whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over cucumber mixture; stir to coat.

  4. Chill, covered, 2 to 24 hours.

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