Creamy cucumbers, a refreshing and delectable side dish, offer a delightful culinary experience. Whether you're looking for a vibrant salad, a tangy appetizer, or a cooling summer treat, creamy cucumbers can satisfy your taste buds with their creamy texture, tangy flavor, and refreshing aroma. With a variety of recipes available, this article will guide you in finding the perfect creamy cucumber dish that suits your preferences and culinary skills. From classic cucumber salads with creamy dressings to innovative cucumber-based soups and dips, get ready to explore a world of creamy cucumber goodness.
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CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS
"My grown daughter, Jenna, and I love this quick cucumber salad. It's a great side dish for any meal," writes Lucia Rich from ST. Peters, Missouri. "I always keep cucumbers and red onion on hand to fix it, but it's the dill that makes it special."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dressing mix, dill, celery seed and pepper. Stir in the cucumbers and onion. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY CUCUMBERS
Categories Onion Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Vinegar Cucumber Summer Sour Cream Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss cucumber with salt in a colander and let drain 15 minutes.
- Whisk together sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a medium bowl until just combined.
- Rinse cucumber under running water, then wrap in a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Add cucumber and onion to sour cream mixture and toss to coat.
SMOKED SALMON WITH CREAMY CUCUMBERS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Thinly slice the cucumber on a mandoline and place in a colander over a bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and allow the cucumbers to sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and place the cucumbers in a clean medium bowl. Add the sour cream, dill and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir with a rubber spatula to combine.
- Lay the smoked salmon on one half of a platter lightly, so there is movement to the plate, leaving open the other half of the platter. Pile the cucumber mixture on a quarter of the platter or spoon into a bowl that fits on the platter. Serve the toasted pumpernickel bread on the other quarter of the platter.
CREAMY BUTTERED CUCUMBERS
A delicious mix of cream, onions, and cucumbers to warm the soul. Great with chicken! Substitute sweet heavy cream or plain yogurt for sour cream if you'd like.
Provided by MOLLE888
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut into 3/4 inch chunks. If the chunks aren't firm, place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 20 minutes (if they are firm you may omit this step).
- Place butter in a medium to large skillet over medium heat. When it melts, add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cucumbers and cook another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and plenty of dill. Stir and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1803.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CREAMY CUCUMBERS OVERS MASHED POTATOES
This cucumber dish is a favorite among my husband's family. I learned to make this as a new bride back in the late 70's, and whenever we have an abundance of cucumbers in our garden. My mother-in-law would eyeball the recipe, as I did too, but today I decided to post the exact amount of ingredients I used to make this recipe. For...
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Peel and (thinly slice) each cucumber into a colander. And between each layer of cucumber, peeled and sliced, sprinkle with a bit of salt over each. (I normally set my colander inside a larger bowl, to allow the liquid from the cucumbers, to drain into the larger bowl.)
- 2. Let cucumbers sit in the colander for 1-3 hours. Then transfer the cucumbers into another bowl. (Discard the remaining liquid that has drained into the larger bowl.)
- 3. Now add the cream and vinegar to the cucumbers, and gently stir the cucumbers.
- 4. Add the salt and pepper, and once again, gently stir the cucumbers.
- 5. Cover the cucumbers, and place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 6. Serve the creamy cucumbers over the 'hot' mashed potatoes. (For each serving: Just place desired amount of mashed potatoes onto your plate, and top with desired amount of the creamy cucumbers.)
- 7. Note: Before I top my potatoes with the cucumbers and cream, I first top my taters with a bit of butter, and let it melt into the potatoes just a bit. I just enjoy mine served this way!
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS
This cucumber salad is quite delish! I usually serve it immediately after preparing it, but you could refrigerate it for 30 minutes before serving it.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Salads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl mix together, the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, dill weed, celery seed, plus the 1/4 teaspoon and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 2. Add the sliced cucumbers and onion, and gently stir to mix everything together.
- 3. Serve salad immediately.
- 4. Note: I have made this salad twice, once using chopped white onion, and thinly sliced green onion. The second time I made this salad, I added 4 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion, in place of the white and green onion, and that tasted great in the salad too! Also, when I added the sliced cucumbers, they were cucumbers I had in the refrigerator, which help the salad to stay cool.
CREAMY CUCUMBERS WITH MIRACLE WHIP RECIPE - (2.6/5)
Provided by jubies09
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix sour cream, miracle whip, sugar, salt and vinegar and pour over cucumbers and onions.
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have fewer seeds and a thinner skin.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the marinade more easily and cook evenly.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: Feel free to experiment with different combinations of herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
- Make the marinade ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Chill the cucumbers before serving: This will help them stay crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
Creamy cucumbers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even a main course. With their creamy texture, tangy flavor, and refreshing crunch, they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's packed with flavor, give creamy cucumbers a try!
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