Creamy Cucumber Mac Salad Food

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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.

CREAMY CUCUMBER MAC SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, toss the first 9 ingredients together.
• 2. Now, add mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, sugar, celery seed, and red wine vinegar.
• 3. Mix well.
• 4. Now, stir in the pasta and mix till well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference. This is where I add the juice if needed. Stir in cheese.
• 5. Refrigerate to chill, at least a few hours. If you like a mac salad that is on the wetter side, after the macaroni absorbs the dressing...you may want to make a batch and 1/2 of the dressing or I add about 1/2 cup miracle whip before serving.. Enjoy!

THE BEST MACARONI SALAD YOU WILL EVER HAVE!!

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool completely; drain.
• Mix macaroni, tuna, eggs, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk salad dressing and milk together in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat sugar, mustard, pepper, and salt into the dressing mixture; pour over the macaroni mixture and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CUCUMBER TOMATO MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ALL ingredients; toss to coat (adding more mayo and/or salad dressing to taste).
• Cover; refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.
• Stir before serving.
• Note: If you don't want to include the cooked hard-boiled eggs in the salad, I sometimes cook up 6-7 (or how many you desire), and just cut them into four pieces, and just lay them on top evenly around a large bowl with the pasta salad, so people have the option of having them or not-- and it makes for a nice presentaion-- if you are adding them into the salad, then 2-3 chopped should be enough.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions.
• Pour sour cream mixture over top and mix together.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.