Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad Food

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 RECIPE

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet or wide bowl with 1-2 paper towels.
• Scatter CUCUMBER slices on paper towel in a single layer and lightly sprinkle SEA SALT over the surface. Repeat this with a second layer.
• Allow cucumbers to rest 15 minutes (this brings moisture to the surface). Use a towel to pat the resting cucumbers dry, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
• For the dressing: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together SOUR CREAM, GARLIC, DILL, BLACK PEPPER, and WHITE VINEGAR.
• For the salad: Add RED ONIONS and DRESSING to the sliced cucumbers and toss until well-combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

CREAMY GARDEN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towel to absorb any remaining liquid.
• Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.

CREAMY CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
• Dice tomatoes and cucumbers into bite sized pieces.
• Add vegetables and dressing into a medium sized bowl.
• Toss well and season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

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

CUCUMBER RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers and place in a bowl. Cover with cold water and give a good sprinkling of salt. Place in refrigerator for a couple of hours to soak. This will keep the cucumbers firm. Drain water. Add onions, and toss with ranch dressing. (You can use any ranch you want, I make it with fat free, and it makes this salad nice and light!) Give it a sprinkle of pepper and you're all done!!

CREAMY GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl and toss with the teaspoon of salt. Let sit for about 30 minutes then drain thoroughly. Add the sliced onions to the cucumbers.
• To make the dressing: Place all remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions and stir to combine. Add more salt and pepper to taste.Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (4 hours if using dried herbs) before serving.

RANCH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• After slicing cucumbers, add salt and pepper. Add onions, dressing and dill.
• Marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY RANCH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix dressing and pepper in large bowl.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• 3. Refrigerate.

CREAMY VEGAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the chopped cucumber and red onion in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dill, cashew butter, lemon juice, water, garlic, and sea salt until creamy and smooth.
• Pour the Creamy Ranch and Dill Dressing onto the vegetables. Toss until the vegetables are creamy and well coated with the dressing. Garnish with extra dill. Enjoy!

CREAMY HERB & CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except the milk, into a blender or small food processor and blend until smooth. Depending on the moisture content of your cucumber, you might need to add a splash of milk to thin out the dressing slightly.