Easy Cucumber Salad (Creamy and Refreshing)
This easy cucumber salad recipe is ever so creamy with a fantastic lime flavor that is perfect for slicing and enjoying on a bed of lettuce! This creamy cucumber spread is light and refreshing that takes minutes to prepare using minimal ingredients, and it's perfect for a hot summer's day.
Ingredients
- 1 package lime jello 3 ounces
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese small curd
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion grated
- ¾ cup cucumber peeled and grated
Instructions
- Combine jello and hot water; set aside to cool but do not refrigerate.
- Using a box grater, grate the onion and the cucumber. Place in a colander to drain.
- Whisk the sour cream into the cool jello mixture.
- Add the cottage cheese, grated onion, and cucumber. Stir to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- To serve, cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Smoother consistency
If you want a smoother consistency, use a food processor to blend the fresh cucumbers and onions and drain the juices before mixing with the dairy products.
Nutrition
Serving: 8gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5.4gFat: 6.6gSaturated Fat: 4.1g
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