How to Make Blue Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blue cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. With its vibrant blue color and crisp texture, it's not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. This salad is a great way to enjoy the abundance of cucumbers that are in season during the summer months.

One of the things that makes this salad stand out is the unique blue coloring of the cucumbers. This is achieved by using a special variety of cucumber called the "blue cuc...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white onion, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 pinch white pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • With a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the cucumber halves. Slice the cucumbers into thick half moons, and place the slices on a plate on paper towels. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the cucumber slices, and set aside.
  • Place the onion, sour cream, white wine vinegar, dill, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl, and mix until well combined. Lightly stir in the blue cheese. Pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels, and lightly mix them into the salad. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving; season to taste with salt just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 562mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 361mg