Amby Rae's Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Amby Rae's Cucumber Salad

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 260 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2003 by KADELL22   view full review
The lemon gives this salad just enough of a tang! But, go easy on the olive oil or it over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by MOLSON7   view full review
This was easy. I thought it tasted ok, too much sour cream for my taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by CHEFBOYRD 13579086   view full review
i can think of 10 better ways to eat my cucumbers this recipie is terriable no one wanted any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by trigirl   view full review
We loved this recipe with a few changes. I think the lemon juice made it. I decreased the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Very refreshing. I cut waaaaaaaaayyy back on the sour cream and added a few more seasonings....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by AMBYRAE   view full review
Oh my gosh, this is simply fabulous!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by TONI AND CHUCK   view full review
The hint of mint in the sour cream gives this dish a "sweet & sour" taste!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2003 by AMZGGRCE   view full review
We love this salad recipe and it's so easy to prepare. Be sure to mince the garlic very well...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by ALEDAF   view full review
This was very easy and pretty good. I only had fat-free sour cream around (and no mint), and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by ANTGINA   view full review
This was an extremely tasty salad. Our fresh from the garden cucumber needed something great...

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