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Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad

July 20, 2018 by My Farmhouse Table 14 Comments

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad

My garden cucumbers are out of control this year! They just became ready about 2 weeks ago and since then, I’ve picked over 60 cukes from only a couple of plants. I see plenty of pickles in my future. But other than some gifted cucumbers to family friends, most of the cuke surplus has been made into a couple batches of this, Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad.

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad Easy Vinegar and Mayo Cucumber Salad Recipe My Farmhouse Table

This recipe, with some modifications, comes from our family friend, Jo.

Jo is always great for fresh, summer recipes like this Creamy Italian Pasta Salad I posted last year.

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad My Farmhouse Table Easy

There are 2 keys to this recipe.

Giving the sliced cucumbers a little salt water soak, before assembling the salad.

This helps to both season the cukes and have them release some of their excess moisture. Making sure that once you add the dressing it won’t become a watered down soup.

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad Easy Vinegar and Mayo Cucumber Salad Recipe My Farmhouse Table

And #2

You. Have. To. Use. Miracle. Whip!

I’m a mayonnaise girl myself, but this is the one recipe where substituting is not going to be good.

Don’t ask me the science behind it all, but cucumbers and mayonnaise are not friends. The dressing becomes separated and thin.

Miracle Whip will ensure this recipe stays thick and creamy!

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad Easy Vinegar and Mayo Cucumber Salad Recipe My Farmhouse Table

Take it to a family potluck (like I did last week at our county fair).

Or serve alongside your favorite grilled meats and side dishes.

It’s one salad that is sure to be well loved.

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad Easy Vinegar and Mayo Cucumber Salad Recipe My Farmhouse Table

Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad Easy Vinegar and Mayo Cucumber Salad Recipe My Farmhouse Table
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Creamy Cucumber and Onion Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 hours
Servings 12
Author My Farmhouse Table

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  1. Put the cucumbers in a large container. Cover the cucumbers with salt water (about 1 tsp salt to 1 cup of cold water). Refrigerate for about 2 hours. 

  2. Drain soaked cucumbers, rinse thoroughly, and place into a large container with sliced onion. In a separate bowl, stir together Miracle Whip, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onion. Stir to combine.

  3. Refrigerate salad for several hours to overnight. Flavors need time to mingle.

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Filed Under: Farmhouse Recipes, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetable Tagged With: Gardening, Salad, Vegetable

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  1. Prose

    July 11, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    5 stars
    Excellent! I used mayo instead of MW and added some dill.

    Reply
    • My Farmhouse Table

      July 11, 2020 at 9:14 PM

      Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  2. Lisa A Stambaugh

    July 22, 2020 at 12:29 AM

    5 stars
    I knew there was a recipe that used Miracle Whip! This is the same way my mom made them. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • My Farmhouse Table

      July 22, 2020 at 11:34 AM

      Great to hear Lisa! Yes, this is a family friend’s recipe and Miracle Whip is the key!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Pochmara

    August 2, 2020 at 5:38 PM

    So glad I found this! My mom used to make this and I never learned how. I knew she used Miracle Whip, though. I just didn’t know the measurements. Thanks!

    Reply
    • My Farmhouse Table

      August 2, 2020 at 8:21 PM

      Lisa, I’m glad that you found the recipe as well! Hope it’s just as you remember mom making.

      Reply
  4. Phyllis

    September 4, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    This was truly amazing!! I think it’s my one of my few favorite recipes this summer! You are totally right on waiting till the next day though! I tried it when I first made it, was just cuke salad. The next day, it magically became awesome!! My son stopped by and was afraid to try it, he took 2 little pieces, lol. He came back for more and asked for some to take home for his roommate! Ty so much for sharing this recipe! It will be my go-to forever!

    Reply
    • My Farmhouse Table

      September 4, 2020 at 8:37 PM

      I love this Phyllis! And I’m so glad that you were able to spread the love to your son and his roommate.

      Reply
    • Evelyn

      January 1, 2021 at 11:28 AM

      Happy New Year’s, I have 2 questions. 1.) Can you use purple onions and 2.) How long is this salad good for , leftover wise???

      Reply
      • My Farmhouse Table

        January 2, 2021 at 10:19 AM

        Happy New Year Evelyn! I haven’t tried it with purple onions, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. The salad can last 1 to maybe 3 days in the fridge. The cucumbers keep giving off some water/liquid and it makes the dressing start to fall apart after a few days.

        Reply
  5. Karen

    September 27, 2020 at 10:03 AM

    5 stars
    My friend Jim Blanchard from Rockport taught me how to make this salad but I couldn’t remember the amount for each ingredients. Thank you for posting. Jim has since died but I will never forget him or his cuke and onion salad and now I have the recipe!

    Reply
    • My Farmhouse Table

      September 27, 2020 at 11:06 AM

      Karen thanks for the review and story. I am so happy that this recipe could help remind you of a dear friend.

      Reply
  6. Tracey Nadolsky

    November 25, 2020 at 11:48 PM

    5 stars
    My mom used to make this, I knew some of the ingredients. This was just like my mom’s. She passed away 5 years ago, I miss her, but her recipes will always keep her in my heart. She loved to cook.

    Reply
    • My Farmhouse Table

      November 28, 2020 at 1:37 PM

      I love this Tracey! Glad these runzas could provide a little bit of mom.

      Reply

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