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Creamy cucumber salad in a glass bowl with wooden salad tongs.

Creamy Cucumber Salad: A Family Favorite Recipe

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
This is the creamy cucumber salad recipe we've been making forever. It's the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy and it goes well with nearly every main dish. It's super simple to make and is always a hit!

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Slice the cucumber and place the rounds into a medium-sized bowl.
    1 English cucumber
    A person holds a white cutting board with a pile of evenly sliced cucumber rounds on it, viewed from above—perfect for preparing a creamy cucumber salad.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
    3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    Creamy cucumber salad made with sliced cucumbers, chopped red onions, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a clear glass bowl on a marble surface.
  • Mix well and then serve right away.
    Creamy cucumber salad featuring sliced cucumbers and chopped red onions tossed together in a rich, creamy dressing.

Notes

Lighter version: You can swap some mayo for plain yogurt for a tangier, lighter version. Or opt for light mayonnaise. 
Serving: 1 ¼ cups, Calories: 71kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 196mg, Potassium: 148mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 85IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg