Name: Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar and All Purpose Seasoning.

Add cucumber and onions; stir until fully coated.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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Cucumber Prep for Perfect Crunch 🥒
Slice cucumbers no more than 1/4 inch thick and salt them lightly 15 minutes before mixing to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry to maintain crunchiness without a watery salad.
Onion Soaking Trick 🧅
Soak thinly sliced onions in ice water for 10-15 minutes before adding to mellow their sharp bite and create a crisp, refreshing texture that complements the creamy dressing.
Mayo-Based Dressing Balance ⚖️
Whisk your mayonnaise with white wine vinegar and a pinch of sugar first to create an emulsion, then fold in gently to ensure the dressing coats evenly without breaking apart.
Make-Ahead Timing Strategy ⏰
Prepare the dressing up to 24 hours ahead, but dress the cucumbers and onions no more than 4 hours before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy while maintaining optimal flavor melding.
Dill Freshness Maximization 🌿
Reserve half your dried dill to sprinkle on top just before serving instead of mixing all into the dressing—this preserves the herb's aromatic quality and adds visual appeal.