Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh onion
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method

  • Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl until the oil emulsifies.
  • Fold the cucumbers into the marinade until evenly coated.
  • Marinate cucumbers in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Drain cucumbers and discard marinade.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, cream, onion, sour cream, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl.
  • Fold drained cucumbers into mayonnaise mixture; season with salt and pepper to serve.