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Amby Rae's Cucumber Salad

SUBMITTED BY: AMBYRAE

"This is my simplest and easiest recipe yet for cucumber salad, my specialty! If you're not a sour cream fan, substituting plain yogurt works great."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 51 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place cucumbers in a large salad bowl, and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mint, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well blended. Pour over the cucumbers, and mix until well coated.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by MOLSON7
This was easy. I thought it tasted ok, too much sour cream for my taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2003 by KADELL22
The lemon gives this salad just enough of a tang! But, go easy on the olive oil or it over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by CHEFBOYRD 13579086
i can think of 10 better ways to eat my cucumbers this recipie is terriable no one wanted any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
Very refreshing. I cut waaaaaaaaayyy back on the sour cream and added a few more seasonings.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by AMBYRAE
Oh my gosh, this is simply fabulous! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by trigirl
We loved this recipe with a few changes. I think the lemon juice made it. I decreased the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by TONI AND CHUCK
The hint of mint in the sour cream gives this dish a "sweet & sour" taste! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by AMZGGRCE
We love this salad recipe and it's so easy to prepare. Be sure to mince the garlic very well... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by ANTGINA
This was an extremely tasty salad. Our fresh from the garden cucumber needed something great... MORE