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How to Make Creamy Cucumbers

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By MeganK
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This cucumber recipe is so tasty and is the perfect summer dish. Add an extra fresh flavor by using your garden grown cucumbers and onions.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 3 cucumbers
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • mayo
  1. Step 1

    Peel the cucumbers and slice them into very thin slices.

  2. Step 2

    Peel the onion and slice it into thin slices also.

  3. Step 3

    Combine the sliced cucumbers and sliced onions in a bowl. Add the salt to the cucumbers and onions.

  4. Step 4

    Add just enough water to the salted cucumbers and onions to cover them.

  5. Step 5

    Cover the bowl and leave the cucumbers and onions in the water for at least an hour. Longer is better.

  6. Step 6

    Drain the cucumbers and onions.

  7. Step 7

    Mix the vinegar, sugar and mayo to taste. Start with 1-2 tbsp of the mayo and increase to your preference.

  8. Step 8

    Add the cucumbers and onions to the vinegar, sugar and mayo mixture. Mix everything together. Refrigerate the creamy cucumbers before serving.

  9. Step 9

    Serve and enjoy! This is an excellent side dish for cookouts.

Tips & Warnings
  • This dish is great as a leftover too.
  • Be sure to keep cold due to the mayo in the recipe.

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