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Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad

Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Treat

Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing summer dish featuring crispy cucumbers and zesty onions in a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 whole Cucumbers Fresh and crunchy; substitute with English cucumbers for fewer seeds.
  • ½ whole Red Onion Add vibrant color; opt for white onion for milder taste.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Use light mayonnaise for a lower-calorie option.
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt makes a great lighter substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Red or White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used for a sweeter touch.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Make your own using dried basil, oregano, and parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great alternative for a unique flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh garlic is ideal; garlic powder works if needed.
  • to taste Salt Essential for proper seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for proper seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Honey or agave syrup can serve as natural sweeteners.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Knife
  • spatula
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, ½ cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of red or white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 clove of minced garlic, a pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix everything until blended and smooth. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Once the dressing has chilled, thinly slice 2 cucumbers and ½ a red onion into uniform pieces, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Place the sliced vegetables in a large mixing bowl and set them aside.
  3. Pour the chilled dressing over the bowl of sliced cucumbers and red onion. Using a spatula, gently fold the dressing into the vegetables until evenly coated.
  4. Serve the Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad immediately or cover tightly and chill for another hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed cold and consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness.

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