Creamy Cucumbers

 Great summer side dish.   I like to pair this with potato salad and bbq chicken.   You can use greek yogurt in the place of mayo if you would like.

CREAMY CUCUMBERS 

(serves 8)

Ingredients:

*2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin

*1 medium sweet onion, sliced thin

*2 garlic cloves, minced fine (I use a microplane)

*1 cup mayonnaise 

*1/2 cup sour cream

*2 tablespoons white vinegar

*1 heaping teaspoon dried dill weed

*1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar

*1 teaspoon garlic powder 

*1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

~In a medium bowl, mix cucumbers, onion, minced garlic, and salt together.

~Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 30 minutes.

~Dump cucumber mixer into a colander and allow moisture to drain for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.  

~In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, dill weed, sugar, garlic powder and pepper together.

~Add cucumber mixture and stir until well mixed.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.