Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This creamy cucumber salad with crisp cucumber slices, sweet onion, garlic, and dill is dressed with a mayo and vinegar dressing for a summer favorite.

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
3 Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink. Let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid and salt has drained, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
4 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl until smooth.
5 Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
6 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
7 Enjoy!