Description
Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is the perfect dish to enjoy during warm summer days. This quick and easy recipe features crisp cucumbers and sweet red onions enveloped in a rich, tangy dressing. With minimal preparation time of just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Red or White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, (Minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Pinch Granulated Sugar, (About 1/8 teaspoon)
- 3 Large Cucumbers
- 1 Medium Red Onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth.
- Chill the Dressing: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavor.
- Slice Vegetables: Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the chilled dressing with sliced cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge until ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg