How to Make My Grandma's Cool Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing cucumber salad on a hot summer day. The crispness of the cucumbers combined with the tang of the vinegar and the sweetness of the sugar make for a perfect light and healthy side dish. My Grandma's Cool Cucumber Salad is a family favorite that has been passed down for generations, and it never fails to impress at potlucks and barbecues.

This classic recipe is simple yet delicious, and it's the perfect way to use up an abundance of fresh cucumbers...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cucumbers
  • 1 onion, cut into very thin slices
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fat free sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Peel cucumbers, but leave a little on for color and slice by hand as thin as possible. Dry slices with paper towels.
  • Place dried cucumber slices in a large bowl with onion slices. Generously season with salt and pepper. Toss well and let sit 10 minuets, drain any excess liquids.
  • Toss cucumbers and onions in with enough sour cream to coat. Refrigerate until well chilled. Stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
  • Nutrition

    81 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 130mg