My grandma who raised me made this all the time , also just with onions , vinegar & sugar and cucumbers - Like her greenbeans she taught me with her garden greenbeans cooked with Vinger / sugar & onions cooked down. Yes my Grandma was full German my Grandpa was full Irish both their parents came from the old country, my grandma lived through the depression she was born in 1916 and lived to age 96yrs old . Taught us all about the depression & to be frugal , God bless you ... I was looking up cucumbers recipes and THERE IT WAS .... THANK U MRS JOSETTE - TEXAS
My mother made these all the time. She also used the same type of "dressing" on lettuce which she called "wilted lettuce" . If she didn't have sour cream, she'd use mayo. If she had neither sour cream or mayo, she'd use evaporated milk. Regardless, it tasted good. I had some cukes in the fridge so I had a big bowl of this for dinner tonight--made with evaporated milk 'cause I didn't have enough sour cream...............Yummy. Thanks for the motivation.
This was on the table with ever meal as long as there were cucumbers in the garden. She always had a relish tray with radishes, green onions, sweet pickles, banana peppers and whatever else was ripe from the garden. It always cut down on the main course which saved money. Now I wonder why I did not keep up that idea?! Great idea you shared!!
I know what you mean. It seems like when we were kids there were always more side dishes on the table then we have now. But I suspect maybe we ate smaller portions of the main dish then too.
2leelou Creates ok, so let’s say your recipe was an inspiration based on ingredients on hand. Used 3 kirby cukes plus 1 zucchini. Heavy cream was off/lumpy/yucky. So I used half cup avocado oil with 1 heaping tbsp of extra tangy sour cream powder. Kept the white vinegar (memories of similar recipes from my childhood) and cane sugar. Bunches of black pepper. Is absolutely divine. Tx for the inspiration!
LyLy MoWa yes. Sounds delish. This is how I usually cook. With what have on hand. Some of the most unusual choices can be the best ever. P.S. also how fancy chefs work. Lol
Edie Boudreau Agreed. I always « wing » things based on inspiration. I can never follow a recipe (except for canning and baking). Looking forward to some yummy lunches this week. :)
The actual secret to this salad....is soaking the cucs and onions in saltwater (generous amt, but don't go overboard) for about 30-40min dep.on amt. Then draining in collander.(don't let it soak so long that it becomes overly salty). This actually firms up the cucs and onions and opens up the cell walls so that when the Vinigar/sugar mixture is added, the veg will actually draw the dressing mix into each invid. piece and it will stay crunchy longer. Also you don't have to add any salt later.
I think Aunt Mildred used to make this too. Doesn't taste anything like the ones with mayo. I think she even used this with her sliced cabbage & carrots & onions. I think that's why I've never liked slaw any other way.
My grandma who raised me made this all the time , also just with onions , vinegar & sugar and cucumbers -
Like her greenbeans she taught me with her garden greenbeans cooked with Vinger / sugar & onions cooked down.
Yes my Grandma was full German my Grandpa was full Irish both their parents came from the old country, my grandma lived through the depression she was born in 1916 and lived to age 96yrs old .
Taught us all about the depression & to be frugal ,
God bless you ...
I was looking up cucumbers recipes and THERE IT WAS ....
THANK U
MRS JOSETTE - TEXAS
I haven’t had this in years! Just made it for tomorrow night’s dinner! Thank you!
I just made this i have it in the fridge i cant wait to try it tomorrow !! My grandmother used to make this .
My mom made this all the time fresh out of the garden. 💕
Ty so much for this I been looking for this my mom passed away and took the recipe ty again God bless your day ☺️👍❤️🙏🕊️
Looks fabulous for a summer side dish 😋
I would try it. Looks pretty good. I like it with cucumbers tomatoes onions salt and pepper and Italian dressing. So good.
Oh your recipe sounds super good. I like this particularly as a side with a sandwich for lunch.
I had this exact recipe as a child!!
My mother made these all the time. She also used the same type of "dressing" on lettuce which she called "wilted lettuce" . If she didn't have sour cream, she'd use mayo. If she had neither sour cream or mayo, she'd use evaporated milk. Regardless, it tasted good. I had some cukes in the fridge so I had a big bowl of this for dinner tonight--made with evaporated milk 'cause I didn't have enough sour cream...............Yummy. Thanks for the motivation.
There are so many versions of this and I love how this is a staple kind of recipe for generations.
Love it with dill like your other grandmother made! Both!
One of my favorite fresh salads. Just made it last week.❤
It's so good. It's one of the special summer foods.
I just made this sauce, soooo good!
Looks delicious 😋
This was on the table with ever meal as long as there were cucumbers in the garden. She always had a relish tray with radishes, green onions, sweet pickles, banana peppers and whatever else was ripe from the garden. It always cut down on the main course which saved money. Now I wonder why I did not keep up that idea?! Great idea you shared!!
I know what you mean. It seems like when we were kids there were always more side dishes on the table then we have now. But I suspect maybe we ate smaller portions of the main dish then too.
I have to taste my food to. Great stuff blessings
Thank you! I love this side dish. It just gets better each day. Only think it, it never lasts very long...LOL
Love Love LOVE ❤️ ❤️❤️
Any recipe starting with cream cheese or bacon are the best!
Yum! Making this today. Don’t have zour creM but i have heavy cream and sour cream powder. Going to make my own and make it work. Tfs
LyLy MoWa lemon juice & heavy cream = sour cream.
I'm interested to see how yours came out. Be sure and post an update.
2leelou Creates ok, so let’s say your recipe was an inspiration based on ingredients on hand. Used 3 kirby cukes plus 1 zucchini. Heavy cream was off/lumpy/yucky. So I used half cup avocado oil with 1 heaping tbsp of extra tangy sour cream powder. Kept the white vinegar (memories of similar recipes from my childhood) and cane sugar. Bunches of black pepper. Is absolutely divine. Tx for the inspiration!
LyLy MoWa yes. Sounds delish. This is how I usually cook. With what have on hand. Some of the most unusual choices can be the best ever. P.S. also how fancy chefs work. Lol
Edie Boudreau Agreed. I always « wing » things based on inspiration. I can never follow a recipe (except for canning and baking). Looking forward to some yummy lunches this week. :)
The actual secret to this salad....is soaking the cucs and onions in saltwater (generous amt, but don't go overboard) for about 30-40min dep.on amt. Then draining in collander.(don't let it soak so long that it becomes overly salty). This actually firms up the cucs and onions and opens up the cell walls so that when the Vinigar/sugar mixture is added, the veg will actually draw the dressing mix into each invid. piece and it will stay crunchy longer. Also you don't have to add any salt later.
I think Aunt Mildred used to make this too. Doesn't taste anything like the ones with mayo. I think she even used this with her sliced cabbage & carrots & onions. I think that's why I've never liked slaw any other way.
Oh that sounds delicious! Maybe I'll try to make it with the slaw ingredients next time.
I chop mine with red onions and lettuce. Add salt lime juice and pepper
Is this like a German cucumber salad or a Pennsylvania Dutch cucumber salad?
The PA Dutch version has vinegar, sour cream sugar and dill
Yay cucumber onion saladシ︎
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