Sauce for Cucumbers Recipe
Overview
Enjoy this delightful Sauce for Cucumbers, perfect for enhancing salads or as a refreshing side dish. This recipe yields a creamy and tangy sauce that complements sliced cucumbers and onions beautifully. With its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for last-minute gatherings or as a flavorful addition to potluck meals.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of sauce
- Rating: 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, blend together mayonnaise, evaporated milk, sugar, pepper, and prepared mustard until smooth and well-combined.
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Add Vinegar:
- Stir in the vinegar gradually, ensuring it is evenly mixed into the sauce.
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Combine with Cucumbers and Onions:
- Place the thinly sliced cucumbers and onions in a serving bowl.
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Pour and Chill:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the sliced cucumbers and onions, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve:
- Once chilled, serve the sauce with the cucumbers and onions as a refreshing salad or side dish.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 191.4
- Total Fat: 4.9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 18.3mg
- Sodium: 96.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 31.8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 4.5g
Recipe Notes
This Sauce for Cucumbers recipe offers a balance of creamy texture from mayonnaise and evaporated milk, complemented by the tanginess of vinegar and mustard, with a hint of sweetness from sugar. It’s a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, perfect for various occasions from casual meals to potluck gatherings. Adjust the sweetness or tanginess according to your preference for a personalized touch to this refreshing dish. Serve chilled for the best flavor experience.
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