Amish Creamy Cucumber Salad
This old-fashioned Amish cucumber salad is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the spotlight at every picnic, barbecue, and family gathering. Crisp cucumbers, smoky bacon, sweet onions, and a rich, creamy dill dressing come together in a refreshing salad that’s impossible to stop eating. One bite and you’ll understand why the recipe was always a closely guarded secret!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ small sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let them rest for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the crumbled bacon and thinly sliced sweet onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish with extra bacon crumbles and fresh dill just before serving.
Pro Tip
For the best old-fashioned Amish texture, chill the cucumbers before slicing and always salt them first. This keeps the salad crisp, creamy, and refreshingly crunchy instead of watery.
Perfect alongside grilled chicken, burgers, barbecue ribs, or any summer picnic spread!