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Creamed Cucumbers

Submitted by: Diane Maughan 
We moved here about 3 years ago and we love our home in the country. We plant a garden each year, making sure there's always plenty of cucumbers. I must admit I never really cared for cukes until my mother-in-law prepared them this way. Now they're one of my favorite vegetables. 

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Cucumbers in Cream

Submitted by: Phyllis Kirsling 
'WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk.' 

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Corn N Cucumbers Salad

Submitted by: Jean Moore 
This was one of my mother's recipes and I think of her whenever I make it. It's a nice change from a regular cucumber salad. 

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Cucumber Fennel Salad

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Looking for ways to use up cukes from your garden? Our Test Kitchen home economists suggests this refreshing side as a cool addition to backyard barbecues and picnic lunches. A hint of dill and lemon nicely seasons and the crunchy cucumber, fennel and sweet onion slices. 

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Pea Salad with Creamy Dressing

Submitted by: Martha Wilson 
I found this recipe many years ago when I was planning a Father's Day party. My dad loved this refreshing crunchy salad so much he's requested it each year since. 

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Tomatoes with Basil-Garlic Dressing

Submitted by: Ruby Williams 
IN SUMMER when it's peak time for fresh ripe tomatoes, this is the salad to serve! Meaty tomatoes topped with a touch of this dressing will bring on the rave reviews. This tasty salad is also cool and colorful. -Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana 

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Creamy Dill Cucumbers

Submitted by: Lucia Rich 
'My grown daughter, Jenna, and I love this quick cucumber salad. It's a great side dish for any meal,' writes Lucia Rich from ST. Peters, Missouri. 'I always keep cucumbers and red onion on hand to fix it, but it's the dill that makes it special.' 

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Lettuce with Cream Dressing

Submitted by: Helen Bridges 
'THIS IS one of my mom's original recipes. Though it is very simple to make this dressing, the sweet-sour combination plus the tang of the onion seems to convince people there is some secret ingredient. All my daughters now make this salad as standard fare in their homes.' 

Summertime Salad with Honey Dressing

Submitted by: Tamara Harrington 
There's nothing like fresh fruit to keep you cool in the summer hear. My family is delighted whenever I serve this refreshing salad. It's also a hit at potlucks. 

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Tomatoes With Vinaigrette

Submitted by: Joanne ShewChuk 
'This easy dressing is a tasty way to top tomatoes,' says field editor Joanne ShewChuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan. 'I got the recipe from my mother.' 
 
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