Cucumber Salad
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This is a great salad for summer! This cucumber salad is great for barbecues and picnics because it isn’t a mayo based salad. Consequently, it is different from the normal barbecue food.
Additionally, it is a great salad to make if you have a summer vegetable garden. You can use up those freshly grown tomatoes and cucumbers.
This recipe comes from my mom. I made this cucumber salad to take to my summer work party. It makes a lot but you can easily half the recipe too. You gotta give this one a try.
Ingredients to make Cucumber Salad RECIPE
- CUCUMBERS
- TOMATOES
- WHITE OR RED ONION
- VINEGAR
- OIL
- FRESH LEMON JUICE
- SALT
- BLACK PEPPER
- SUGAR
- PARSLEY
How to Make Cucumber Salad
You need some cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion. Once you peel and cut them up with a sharp knife, you layer them in a 9 x 13 inch dish. Using a mandoline will give you consistent slices.
Then in a bowl, you mix the dressing ingredients. This includes vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and parsley.
Pour that over those veggies, then cover and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours. Also, give it a stir about halfway through the refrigeration process. So delicious! Just not summer at my house without having this salad as a side dish at some point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare this salad 6-8 hours ahead of serving. It needs to sit in the refrigerator for these hours to allow the flavors to meld.
What type of cucumbers should I use?
Any variety works well, but seedless cucumbers or English cucumbers are ideal as they have fewer seeds and a milder taste.
Is there a substitute for sugar in the dressing?
You can use honey or a sugar substitute if you prefer. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.
FOR MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS, TRY:
- Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad
- Herbed Cucumber Bites
- Easy Homemade Pickles
- Veggie Cups with Mon’s Vegetable Dip
Cucumber Salad
Real Mom Kitchen
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 large cucumbers
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ cup onion minced
- ¾ cup vinegar
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt or more
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a 9 x 13 baking dish put half the cucumbers followed by half the tomatoes and onion. Repeat. Mix together the remaining ingredients and power over layers.
- Let soak 6-8 hours in refrigerator stirring half way through.
Nutrition
This is the original photo from this post. The above photo was updated in July 2016.
