Amish Cucumber Salad Recipe
This cool and crisp Amish cucumber salad is a great summer side dish that is very easy and quick to make.
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 medium-sized cucumbers
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- 1/2 - 1 Tbsp. fresh dill weed
- 1/3 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 c. thinly sliced sweet or red onion
Instructions
- Prepare cucumbers as desired (see the post above for more details).
- Sprinkle and toss with the salt. Place into a strainer and allow it to sit and strain for several minutes.4 - 5 medium-sized cucumbers, 1/2 tsp. salt
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the Mayo, sugar, vinegar, dill, and black pepper. Add the onion and mix.1/3 c. Mayonnaise, 2 tsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. white vinegar, 1/2 - 1 Tbsp. fresh dill weed, 1/3 tsp. black pepper, 1/3 c. thinly sliced sweet or red onion
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the cucumbers and serve immediately.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and eat it within a day or two.
Notes
You can thinly slice the cucumbers or cut them into chunks, however you prefer them.
This recipe is versatile. So feel free to use sour cream or plain Greek yogurt instead of Mayo. If you don't want it sweetened, omit the sugar. Use fresh or dried dill. Add tomato chunks to your cucumber salad. If you don't care for raw onions, leave them out. There's no right or wrong way to make this salad, so make it however your family will enjoy it.
*Nutrition facts are approximate
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
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