Creamy Cucumbers Food

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.

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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.

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 SALAD

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

Steps:

• Using a Japanese mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers about 1/16-inch thick. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large colander and toss well with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place the colander over a large bowl and allow the cucumbers to sit and begin to drain for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mint, chives and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Using your hands or a rubber spatula, squeeze or press out the excess water from the cucumbers. It is best to work in small batches to extract as much water as possible. Add the squeezed cucumbers to the sour cream dressing. Using a rubber spatula, toss the cucumber in the dressing until well coated, and serve.

CREAMY CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix ingredients until well blended.
• Cover; refrigerate about 4 hours or until chilled.

SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS

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.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Process until well blended.
• Place in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• ~NOTE~ Fresh herbs can be used if you have them available. Amounts - 2 T. fresh dill, 2 T. fresh chives, and 2 T. fresh parsley.

CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place the cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
• Whisk the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water; add to the bowl and mix to coat with dressing.

CUCUMBERS IN CREAM

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

CREAMY CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise.
• With a small spoon, scrape out seeds and slice cucumbers about 1/4 inch thick slices.
• In a storage bowl with a lid, combine the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, chives and salt and pepper.
• Mix until well blended.
• Add cucumbers, replace lid, and shake bowl to mix.
• Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes.
• Serve cold.

MOM'S CREAMY CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cucumbers until creamy.
• Add cucumbers. Refrigerate until well chilled.
• I dish mine out using a slotted spoon and then season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumbers, tomatoes and onion with dressing.
• Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

EASY CUCUMBERS IN CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gradually whisk the vinegar into the cream. Gently stir in the cucumbers, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CREAMY CUCUMBERS

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.

CREAMY CUCUMBER, RADISH, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, feta, chives, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion and toss together.