Creamy Cucumbers and Sweet Onions

Refreshing cucumbers and sweet onions in a sweet, creamy and peppery sauce.

Creamy Cucumbers. Perfect summer side.

Growing up, in the summer a typical meal was corn on the cob, sandwiches and creamed or vinegar cucumbers. Creamed Cucumbers were delicious and refreshing on a hot day. The cold cucumbers were crunchy, and in a sweet creamy sauce. Add sweet onions and black pepper, and the dish is perfect. This is an affordable, quick and easy dish.

Garden Salad - Creamed Cucumbers with Sweet Onions

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Equipment

• Mixing bowl

• Peeler

• Cutting board

Tips or Tricks

• For an extra season cucumber, salt and pepper the cucumber prior to adding the sauce

Length of Time

• Prep Time - 1 hour 10 minutes (this includes chilling time)

• Cook time - 0 minutes

Servings

• Serving Size: 1/4 batch

• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ½ English cucumbers peeled and sliced

• 1 yellow onion sliced

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon vinegar

• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.

Notes

• For the best results, chill 24 hours.