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Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe

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Combining the fresh flavors of crisp cucumbers and onions makes a great side dish.

Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe (+)

Directions

Slice onions and cucumbers into thin slices.
Add salt and allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator in a covered container.
Next day, drain and press out any moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, seasonings, sugar and tobasco.
Pour over the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl and gently combine.
Serve cold.

Container: large, bowl, serving bowl, small mixing bowl

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: one serving spoonful

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

-		1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
-		1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
-		1/4 teaspoon salt
-		1/4 teaspoon pepper
-		1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-		1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
-		2 teaspoons celery seed
-		2 teaspoons dry mustard
-		4 tablespoons sugar
-		2 dashes tobasco
-		2 cucumber sliced 1/4 inch thick - peeled or unpeeled
-		1 onion sliced thin

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