Best 9 Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing, creamy, and flavorful salad to complement your next meal? If so, then the creamy cucumber onion salad is a delectable dish you won't want to miss! With its cool and crisp cucumbers, zesty onions, and a rich, creamy dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're having a casual lunch or a fancy dinner, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. So, grab your ingredients and let's dive into the world of creamy cucumber onion salad!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD



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Provided by My Farmhouse Table

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups Cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 Onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip
1/2 cup Sugar
3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Steps:

  • Put the cucumbers in a large container. Cover the cucumbers with salt water (about 1 tsp salt to 1 cup of cold water). Refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  • Drain soaked cucumbers, rinse thoroughly, and place into a large container with sliced onion. In a separate bowl, stir together Miracle Whip, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onion. Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate salad for several hours to overnight. Flavors need time to mingle.

CREAMY CUCUMBER & ONION SALAD



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This recipe has been in my family for years. It is the best recipe if you are trying to get rid of all your cucumbers in your garden. Anyone that will try this recipe will become addicted!

Provided by cori 3

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cucumbers
1/2 onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
milk

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and slice.
  • Slice onions.
  • In another bowl combine mayo, sugar, and vinegar. whisk until smooth.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of milk and whisk until smooth. You can add as much milk as you want, it will become less thick, every time you add the milk.
  • This is also good with tomatoes and romaine lettuce for a delicious time of garden salad!

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 hothouse cucumbers, thinly sliced (3 to 4 pounds)
2 small red onions, thinly sliced in half rounds
Kosher salt
4 cups (32 ounces) plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup minced fresh dill
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the cucumbers, red onions, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a bowl. Pour them into a colander and suspend it over a bowl. Wrap the bowl and colander with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the bowl.
  • Pour the yogurt into a sieve lined with a paper towel and suspend it over another bowl. Wrap the bowl and sieve in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the second bowl.
  • When the cucumbers are ready, roll them up in paper towels or a kitchen towel and press the towel lightly to remove most of the liquid. Place the cucumbers and yogurt in a large bowl with the sour cream, vinegar, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Toss well and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and serve chilled.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
  • To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

ONION CUCUMBER SALAD



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My friend often brought this salad to potluck suppers. She shared the recipe with me and I'm happy to pass it on to fellow readers. I doubles well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
Salt to taste
1 large cucumber, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, oil, vinegar, sugar, water and salt. Add cucumber and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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A tasty alternative to the same old green salad, but prep work made easy using "bag salad" as the base.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium cucumber, cut into thin slices (preferably long English or European cucumber)
1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup light sour cream (or plain yogurt)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8 ounce) bag mixed baby lettuces and spring greens (or your favorite salad greens)

Steps:

  • Cut onion slices into quarters.
  • Toss cucumber slices and onion together in a medium bowl.
  • Stir sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper into cucumber mixture until well blended.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Divide salad greens among four salad plates.
  • Stir cucumber and onions again.
  • Top each plate of greens with 1/4 of the cucumber mixture.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
2 Tablespoons minced yellow onion
16 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine sour cream, salt, vinegar, dill weed, sugar and pepper. Mix well. Pour over cucumbers and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or longer. Mix well and serve.

SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS



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We have a tradition at our house to serve this creamy cucumber salad with the other Hungarian specialties my mom learned to make from the women at church. It's especially good during the summer when the cucumbers are freshly picked from the garden. -Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pepper to taste
4 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are best for this salad, as they have a thinner skin and fewer seeds. If using regular cucumbers, peel them before slicing.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly. This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a sharp knife. This will help you get clean, even slices of cucumber.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little dressing goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors meld and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

This creamy cucumber onion salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. It is also a healthy and easy-to-make recipe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy dressing, crisp cucumbers, and tangy onions, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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