Cucumbers in Mayo and Dill

Submitted by MomMyth

"Based on a recipe my mom served - which was probably based on the Greek tzatziki. Wonderful for warm weather meals."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 -6 cucumbers
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill (use more or less, to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise (use more or less, to taste)
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. WASH the cukes and score lengthwise with a fork. If you detest cukeskin, then by all means peel them.
2. SLICE the cucumbers into thin rounds, place them in a bowl, and salt generously. Let the cukes rest for a few minutes. (If you're in a hurry, you don't have to wait very long: Just be sure to use less salt.).
3. SEASON the salad: When you're ready, pour off the liquid and mix in the mayo, dill, garlic, and pepper.
4. ~~Notes~~.
5. Let the salted cucumbers rest for at least 10 minutes to draw out bitterness - longer you have time or are multitasking. If it's going to be a while before you season the cukes, stick the bowl in the fridge.
6. I use the feathery fronds from 5-6 stalks of dill and discard the stems, 'cause my family doesn't care for them. Chopped fresh parsley is nice in this salad, too.
7. Timesaver: Use commercially prepared chopped garlic.