My Grandma's Cool Cucumber Salad Recipe
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My Grandma's Cool Cucumber Salad

By: Jill M. 
"This is a very simple recipe from one of the best cooks ever -- my grandmother. The proportions are a little ambiguous, use your eye -- that's how the best cooks do it! The secret -- be sure and dry the cucumbers well!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumbers
  • 1 onion, cut into very thin slices
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fat free sour cream

Directions

  1. Peel cucumbers, but leave a little on for color and slice by hand as thin as possible. Dry slices with paper towels.
  2. Place dried cucumber slices in a large bowl with onion slices. Generously season with salt and pepper. Toss well and let sit 10 minuets, drain any excess liquids.
  3. Toss cucumbers and onions in with enough sour cream to coat. Refrigerate until well chilled. Stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 80 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by JUSTCYN   view full review
I have made this before but I always soak my cucumbers and onions in salt water overnight...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simple and delicious! Sometimes the most basic ingredients combine to be some of the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Without vinegar, I found this to be very bland. Once I added it in it turned out very well.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by BELLYBUTTONSGIRL   view full review
I loved this recipe because it's the quintessential taste of summer for me. I use low fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by awesome in tummy   view full review
This is the same way my grandma made these too! We chilled the cukes until they were ice cold...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by ACKYRAY   view full review
I enjoyed this recipe but I did add some fresh dill for a little extra flavor. The drying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by TINKERBELL926   view full review
I NEEDED A VEGGIE SIDE DISH AND THE ONLY VEGATABLE I HAD ON HAND WAS CUCUMBERS SO I DECIDED ON...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2005 by WISTERIA79   view full review
I really liked this salad, though next time I will lower the onion to cucumber ratio. Guess...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by abapplez Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We love this! I have been preparing/eating this for many years. This is the way my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KATHY-N-JUSTIN   view full review
This is a good recipe. My grandmother makes this too.

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