Creamycucumbersaladbarefootcontessa Recipes

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions.
• Pour sour cream mixture over top and mix together.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Steps:

• Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
• Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
• Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
• To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

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• Mix the cucumbers, red onions, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a bowl. Pour them into a colander and suspend it over a bowl. Wrap the bowl and colander with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the bowl.
• Pour the yogurt into a sieve lined with a paper towel and suspend it over another bowl. Wrap the bowl and sieve in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the second bowl.
• When the cucumbers are ready, roll them up in paper towels or a kitchen towel and press the towel lightly to remove most of the liquid. Place the cucumbers and yogurt in a large bowl with the sour cream, vinegar, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Toss well and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and serve chilled.

Steps:

• Mix the cucumbers, red onions, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a bowl. Pour them into a colander and suspend it over a bowl. Wrap the bowl and colander with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the bowl.
• Pour the yogurt into a sieve lined with a paper towel and suspend it over another bowl. Wrap the bowl and sieve in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the second bowl.
• When the cucumbers are ready, roll them up in paper towels or a kitchen towel and press the towel lightly to remove most of the liquid. Place the cucumbers and yogurt in a large bowl with the sour cream, vinegar, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Toss well and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and serve chilled.

Steps:

• Using a Japanese mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers about 1/16-inch thick. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large colander and toss well with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place the colander over a large bowl and allow the cucumbers to sit and begin to drain for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mint, chives and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Using your hands or a rubber spatula, squeeze or press out the excess water from the cucumbers. It is best to work in small batches to extract as much water as possible. Add the squeezed cucumbers to the sour cream dressing. Using a rubber spatula, toss the cucumber in the dressing until well coated, and serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, and salt. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour.
• Drain well.
• Combine cream, vinegar, salt and pepper, add to cucumber/onion mixture, and stir.
• Chill several hours before serving.

Steps:

• Place cucumber & carrot in a saucepan and heat slowly, simmer for 3 minutes.
• Drain & retain liquid and make up to 1/2 cup milk.
• Saute onion in butter and add flour, stir until smooth.
• Add liquid slowly, stir until boiling. Add cucumber mixture, cheese & season with pepper to taste.
• Garnish with parsley to serve.

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• Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, creamy salad dressing, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a salad bowl. If salad seems too sweet, add more salad dressing; if too tart, add more sugar. Chill before serving.

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• In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until chilled.

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• Arrange cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
• Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towel to absorb any remaining liquid.
• Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Process until well blended.
• Place in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• ~NOTE~ Fresh herbs can be used if you have them available. Amounts - 2 T. fresh dill, 2 T. fresh chives, and 2 T. fresh parsley.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt and dill until well-blended and creamy.
• Mix in remaining ingredients and combine well.
• Place in bowl. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired.
• Chill 1-2 prior to serving.

Steps:

• Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers, then place in large bowl.
• Add salt and toss to cover all cucumber slices.
• Let stand for about 1 hour.
• Drain off all water in a colander.
• In a small bowl, add the yogurt, lemon juice, dill and pepper and stir until well mixed.
• Add the olive oil and stir vigorously until blended.
• Place the drained cucumber slices in a salad bowl, pour the dressing over the top and toss gently.
• Refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry, then serve.

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• Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Steps:

• 4 medium cucumbers, sliced.
• 2 tsp kosher salt.
• 1 cup mayonnaise (*my notes: I use sour cream).
• 4 tsp distilled white vinegar.
• 1⁄4 cup white sugar (My note: 1/2 teaspoons sugar).
• 1⁄2 tsp seasoned salt.
• 1⁄2 tsp dried dill weed.
• Place cucumbers in a large glass or non-reactive bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. Pour off the excess liquid and drain in a colander for about 30 minutes. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, seasoned salt, and dill and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.