Creamy Cucumber Salad

 This is one of the easiest salad recipes to make up and serve. This recipe is a classic. My grandmother and mother always made this salad in the summer using fresh cucumbers, and onions from their garden. It 

My grandmother used whipping cream. They had a dairy cow, so they didn't have to worry about the cost of using that ingredient. My mother used mayonnaise, because whipping cream was and is expensive where we live. No matter which one you use, this will be a salad that you will want to make and serve often.

Ingredients

4 large cucumbers
1 onion, sliced into half rings
1 c. – 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise, whipping cream, or sour cream
1/3 – 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. white vinegar
2 tsp. dill weed seeds (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Wash the cucumbers. You can peel the cucumbers if you want, but you don't have to.  If the cucumbers are large, you can remove the seeds.  Just cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop them out with a spoon.  Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. We use a mandoline for this as it will keep each slice the same thickness. You can use a knife as well.  Place the cucumber slices in a glass, or plastic bowl, preferably one that has a lid.

Slice the onion into half circles. Place in the bowl with the cucumbers.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or sour cream or whipping cream, sugar, vinegar, and dill seeds. Mix until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pour dressing over the sliced cucumbers and onions. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Cover with  bowl with a lid or a sheet of plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, for the best flavor. Serve and enjoy. Refrigerate any leftovers.