The Best Cucumber Salad Recipe

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and seedless. Within these varieties, several cultivars have been created. In North America, the term “wild cucumber” refers to plants in the genera Echinocystis and Marah, but these are not closely related. The cucumber is originally from South Asia, but now grows on most continents. Many different types of cucumber are traded on the global market. (Cucumber Salad Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ½ large red onion thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Thinly slice the cucumber and add to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, stir well, and let set for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Stir cucumbers again and drain the liquid out of the bowl. Pat cucumbers dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Add the red onion, garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper to the bowl with the cucumbers and stir to combine.

Step 4

Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. If desired, drain any excess liquid out of the bowl before serving.