Description
Mom’s Best Cucumber Salad is a classic recipe with a creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for any occasion. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 5–6 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion.
- Combine the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This salad can be prepared a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld. For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy salad, summer salad, easy salad