Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad
A refreshing twist on a classic dish combining creamy dressing with crunchy cucumbers and zesty onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch granulated sugar (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 3 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash thoroughly, peel if desired, and slice thinly.
- Chop the onion: Peel and slice the red onion thinly.
- Make the dressing: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until blended.
- Combine the veggies: In a large bowl, mix cucumbers and onions, then add dressing and toss gently.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Final toss and serve: Right before serving, toss again and adjust the consistency if needed.
Notes
Serve with grilled meats or as a part of a picnic spread. Can be made a day ahead, but add cucumbers close to serving time to prevent excess water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, Italian salad, creamy salad, refreshing salad, summer salad