Description
Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad is a cool, crisp, and tangy summer side dish made with thinly sliced cucumbers, sweet onions, and a creamy Miracle Whip dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and family cookouts, this make-ahead salad is refreshing, easy to prepare, and bursting with nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
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2.4 L cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced (about 10 cups)
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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360 g Miracle Whip (1½ cups)
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100 g sugar (½ cup)
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45 ml apple cider vinegar (3 tbsp)
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Salt water for soaking (1 tsp salt per 240 ml / 1 cup cold water)
Instructions
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Prep cucumbers – Place sliced cucumbers in a large container. Make salt water using 1 tsp salt per cup of cold water, enough to cover cucumbers completely.
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Soak – Pour salt water over cucumbers, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours to draw out excess moisture.
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Drain & rinse – Drain cucumbers, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add sliced onion.
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Make dressing – In a separate bowl, whisk Miracle Whip, sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
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Combine – Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions, tossing gently to coat.
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Chill & serve – Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Serve cold.
Notes
Slice cucumbers and onions thinly for the best texture; a mandoline works well.
Soaking cucumbers in salted water keeps them crisp and prevents a watery salad.
Adjust vinegar and sugar to taste for a sweeter or tangier salad.
Fresh dill or chives can be added for extra flavor.
Can substitute mayonnaise for Miracle Whip for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 2 hours soaking)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American