Grandma's Recipes

Grandma’s Creamy Cucumbers

This Creamy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for warm weather meals, barbecues, or as a light side dish to any dinner. Inspired by my grandma’s love of simple, comforting dishes, this salad is creamy, tangy, and has just the right balance of flavors.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Easy & Quick – Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal prep.
  • Fresh & Light – Perfect for summer picnics or as a refreshing side dish.
  • Deliciously Creamy – The combination of mayo, vinegar, and milk creates the perfect creamy dressing for the crisp cucumbers.

Ingredients

  • 2 large Cucumbers (sliced thinly)
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 1-2 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Notes & Tips

  • Extra Flavor: Add fresh dill or chopped red onion for added flavor.
  • Make It Lighter: For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for some of the mayonnaise.
  • Crispier Cucumbers: For extra crunch, use English cucumbers as they have fewer seeds and less water.
  • Serve with grilled meat, such as chicken, burgers, or steak
  • Eat with sandwiches

Grandma’s Creamy Cucs

Course: SaladsCuisine: MidwestDifficulty: easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking timeminutes
Calories

200

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 C. Mayo

  • 1/2 C. Milk

  • 1/4 C. Vinegar

  • Sugar

  • Salt

  • Pepper

Directions

  • Combine mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness or vinegar to your preference.
  • Serve and enjoy

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