This refreshing yet indulgent salad pairs the sweetness of Vidalia onions with crisp cucumbers and tangy crumbled bleu cheese. A zesty vinaigrette pulls it all together for a side dish that’s both cool and craveable.
🥒 Ingredients:
🥒 Main Ingredients:
- 🥒 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 🧅 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🧀 1/3 cup crumbled bleu cheese
- 🌿 Fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
🍋 Dressing:
- 🍯 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 🍯 1 tbsp sugar
- 🧂 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 🌿 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
🥗 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep the Vegetables:
🧂 Slice the cucumbers and Vidalia onion thinly. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit in a colander for 15–20 minutes. Rinse and gently pat dry.
2️⃣ Whisk the Dressing:
🍋 In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, pepper, and herbs. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
3️⃣ Toss Everything Together:
🥣 Place cucumbers and onions in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Gently fold in the crumbled bleu cheese.
4️⃣ Chill and Serve:
❄️ Refrigerate for 30 minutes or more to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.
Amazon Must-Haves to help you create the best Creamy Vidalia Onion & Cucumber Salad
- 🔪 Mandoline Slicer – Slice cucumbers and onions uniformly and quickly
- 🥣 Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids – Perfect for prepping and chilling your salad
- 🍋 Manual Citrus Juicer – Effortlessly squeeze fresh lemon juice for your zesty dressing
- 🥄 Dressing Whisk Set – Mix vinaigrettes and creamy dressings to silky perfection
- 🧀 Bleu Cheese Crumbles Container – Stock your fridge with tangy, ready-to-go bleu cheese
- 🌿 Herb Scissors – Chop fresh herbs quickly for a gourmet finish
💡 Helpful Tip:
For a creamier finish, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt along with the dressing to turn it into a light bleu cheese dressing!
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