Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a hot summer day? If so, then this crisp cucumber salad recipe is just what you need. With its combination of fresh cucumbers, tangy vinegar, sweet sugar, and aromatic herbs, this salad is sure to cool you down and tantalize your taste buds.
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CRISP & SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD
Rice vinegar, sesame oil and cayenne create a sweet-hot Asian flavor that will light up your taste buds! -Alivia Dockery, Jensen Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, mix marinade ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or overnight., Serve with a slotted spoon. Top as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH AND CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD
So fresh, crisp, inviting, and full of flavor. Tastes best using fresh organic ingredients. I always get rave reviews for this refreshing salad. Everyone loves the dressing and it's just fresh lemon.
Provided by jlo
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss cucumbers, carrots, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion together in a bowl.
- Scatter lemon zest over the cucumber mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and toss to coat.
- Chill completely in refrigerator to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD
Make and share this Crisp Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put cucumber, sliced onion, radishes and dill together and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
- Pour over the cucumbers and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
CRISP CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD
Make and share this Crisp Cucumber Ribbon Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, cut the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
- Slice the radishes thinly.
- In a large bowl, toss the cucumber ribbons with the sliced radishes, chives, rice wine vinegar and the oil.
- Chill.
CRISP CUCUMBER RADISH SALAD
From Canadian Living, September 2011. This cool, refreshing salad makes a great side dish for grilled fish or chicken on a sultry summer night.
Provided by Isabeau
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 1 1 salad, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Halve cucumber lengthwise; seed and thinly slice crosswise. Place in bowl.
- Peel and halve carrot; thinly slice crosswise and add to cucumber. Add radish and onion. (We used fresh mushrooms instead of onion).
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; add to cucumber mixture and toss to coat. (We left out the sugar and used tahini as a substitute for the sesame oil).
EASY CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD
Categories Salad Tomato Vegetable Appetizer No-Cook Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Basil Chill
Yield 5 Bowls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1.)Slice 1 of the cucumbers into long thin ribbons using a veggie peeler 2.)Peel 1 remaining Cucumber into inch cubes. Toss w/remaining ingredients into bowl. 3.)Place mixture in center of a serving platter. Arrange reserved cucumbers around the edge. Finally you can put the dressing.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers.
- To save time, you can use a food processor to grate the onion.
- If you like a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or honey to the dressing.
- For a tangier salad, add a tablespoon or two of vinegar to the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a healthy and nutritious dish that is packed with vitamins and minerals. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a cucumber salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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