Creamy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad with Mayo
This quick and easy old-fashioned cucumber salad features crisp cucumbers and red onions in a creamy mayo dressing. Ready in minutes, it's the perfect summer side dish!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers peeled + sliced (or 4 regular cucumbers)
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
Instructions
- PREP: Wash cucumbers and pat dry. Peel if desired and slice into thin, uniform rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline. Thinly slice red onion. Place cucumber slices and red onion in a large bowl.2 large English cucumbers, ½ cup red onion
- DRESS: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- MIX: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Add chopped fresh dill and gently toss until vegetables are evenly coated.2 tablespoons fresh dill
- CHILL: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- SERVE: Stir the salad before serving. Garnish with additional dill if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, slice cucumbers to a uniform thickness. A mandoline slicer works perfectly for this.
- To prevent a watery salad, optionally salt cucumber slices and let them drain in a colander for 30 minutes before mixing with dressing.
- Taste and adjust the dressing - add more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tang.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise for a tangier flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
