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Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad

Creamy Italian Cucumber Salad is the best and made easy with thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions!  You'll love the tangy, creamy dressing!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Author Nichole

Ingredients

  • ¾ Cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Red or White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Pinch Granulated Sugar, About ⅛ teaspoon
  • 3 Large Cucumbers
  • 1 Medium Red Onion

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, red or white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • For best results, cover and chill the dressing for at least one hour, and up to a full day before making the salad.
  • Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onions about ⅛-1/4 inch thick.
  • Mix the dressing together with the onion and cucumber. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

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Notes

NOTE:  This salad tastes best when the dressing is made ahead and chilled for at least one hour and up to 24 hours before serving.  Once the salad is assembled, it can be chilled for another 1-2 days before serving if desired.