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Very close to my Mom\u2019s recipe. I used white instead of cider vinegar. Only soaked the cukes and salt water. I don\u2019t like the bitter liquid that sweats out so I add the onion later. Also added a bit of ground black pepper to taste. Mmmmm so good and fresh in the summer.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2018 17:20","GUID":"dc9c386c48384023b609f484eeef67ae","MemberId":9477574,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jana","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2018 17:20"},{"Comment":"
Very good and easy to make. I made as directed except that I added some pepper to the mixture and we all enjoyed it. Next time I think I would use light cream but again this is very good as written.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2015 18:48","GUID":"434cffd46d0a43659dd15b2c2a3dfbc3","MemberId":1497870,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lepleyracing","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2015 18:48"},{"Comment":"
I made this recipe for Book Club and there wasn't a drop left and everyone wanted the recipe. I was so proud because the cukes were from my garden.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2015 00:42","GUID":"514dadca0d294dbc845d8a9af0a07fdc","MemberId":7786257,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Brooktonian","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2015 00:42"},{"Comment":"
I am not a fan of plain cucumbers but really liked this recipe. I will definitely make it again. It was a tasty change and fun to serve guests at a summer barbeque.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2f1aa892b55b4155841748bbb2c05e0d","MemberId":1836231,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BrownieQueen2","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2013 15:00"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43644,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. Try one of our delicious recipes for potato, pasta, lettuce, rice and a whole bunch of other salad varieties.","parent":310796,"count":4182,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/"},{"term_id":312488,"name":"Cucumber Salads","slug":"cucumber-salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312423,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Can't get enough of Taste Recipes cucumber salads? We've got the best cucumber salad recipes from real cooks like you, with reviews and how-to videos.","parent":312458,"count":171,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/salads\/cucumber-salads\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Cucumbers in Cream"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n