How to Make Creamy Garden Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing screams summer quite like the crunchy, refreshing taste of a garden-fresh cucumber. And what better way to enjoy this seasonal vegetable than in a creamy cucumber salad that will liven up any backyard barbecue or picnic spread? This simple yet flavorful recipe is a staple in many kitchens, and once you try it, you'll understand why.

What makes this creamy garden cucumber salad so special is its perfect balance of flavors and textures. Crisp and cool cucumbers are paired with a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large cucumbers, sliced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 5 large green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Lipton® Recipe Secrets®)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Layer cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 529mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 325mg