Basic Cucumber Salad


  1. Drain cucumbers for a few minutes on paper towels.
  2. Ina serving dish stir together the yogurt, sour cream, onion, garlic, and dill. Add the cucumbers and mix to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Refrigerate for several hours before serving for best flavor.


Sour Cream Cucumber Salad


  1. Sprinkle cucumbers with salt. Drain liquid after 15 minutes.
  2. Add other ingredients and stir. Refrigerate prior to serving.


Mexican Cucumber Salad


  1. Toss all ingredients in bowl together.
  2. Cover and chill 30 min or more prior to serving


Japanese Cucumber Salad


  1. Cut the cucumbers lengthwise, scoop out seeds, slice into bite size pieces
  2. Combine the other ingredients in a small bowl, mix, and pour over cucumbers.
  3. Refrigerate several hours, tossing every now and then.


Persian Yogurt Salad


  1. In a medium bowl, blend yogurt, dill weed, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.


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