Creamy Cucumber Salad with Mayo

Mixing cucumbers and onions into creamy dressing in a large bowl

Creamy Cucumber Salad with Mayo

A quick, creamy cucumber salad with mayo that’s refreshing, tangy, and perfect for hot days. Ready in under 15 minutes with simple pantry staples—great for BBQs, picnics, or as a crisp side for dinner.

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Course: Side Dish; Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Creamy cucumber and onion salad with mayo, Creamy cucumber salad with mayo sugar and vinegar, Easy creamy cucumber salad, Old fashioned creamy cucumber salad with mayo, Simple creamy cucumber salad with mayo

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 145kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl
1 Cutting board
1 Sharp knife
1 Whisk
1 Colander
1 Paper towels
1 Slotted spoon

Ingredients

¾ English cucumbers Thinly sliced
1 Medium yellow onion Thinly sliced
0.75 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat recommended
3 tablespoon White vinegar For tangy balance
2 tablespoon Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Salt For cucumber prep
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
2 tablespoon Fresh dill Or 1 tablespoon dried dill

Instructions

Slice cucumbers and place in colander. Salt them and let sit for 15–20 minutes to draw out water. Rinse and pat dry.
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and dill until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Add cucumbers and onions to dressing. Gently fold until evenly coated.
Cover with plastic wrap, press a paper towel directly onto salad surface, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Stir gently and serve cold. Use a slotted spoon to avoid excess moisture.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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