Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • 3 English cucumbers (6 cups/approx. 2 pounds) (1/4” sliced*)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • corn from 1 ear sweet corn
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (omit lemon zest if using Greek yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (may sub 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chopped dill (may sub 1 1/2 teaspoons dried )
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp EACH sugar, oregano
  • 1/4 tsp EACH pepper, garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • Place cucumbers in the inside colander of a salad spinner and place in the sink (without the outer spin bowl). Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand in the sink for 30 minutes to release excess water.
  • Whisk together all of the Lemon Chive Dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use. May be made 24 hours in advance.
  • After 30 minutes, add colander to salad spinner (don’t rinse cucumbers) and spin dry. Transfer cucumbers to paper towels and pat completely dry.
  • Transfer cucumbers to a large serving bowl along with corn and bell peppers. Add desired amount of dressing and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If not serving within 30 minutes, keep salad and dressing separate in the refrigerator until ready to serve.