Description:

A Traditonal American Cucumber Salad

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:4-6 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, sliced thin
• 1 large red onion, sliced thin rings
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) sour cream
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 1/8 tsp (1 ml) or less, just a pinch of powdered tarragon

Preparation

• Peel cucumber if you like, but slice in thin slices.
• Peel the onion and slice into very thin rings (or half rings if too big an onion).
• Make a dressing be combining the sour cream, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and tarragon.
• Pour over cucumbers and onions.
• Chill and serve.

Comments

Note: Some people like a bit of sugar added for a sweetened version, which is fine.. do it to taste, using a small amount at a time when you make the dressing.