Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

This was my dad's recipe for creamy cucumber salad. It's one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps

1. Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink. Let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid and salt has drained, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
3. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl until smooth. Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.