Best 2 Cucumber Raisin Salad Recipes

Cucumber raisin salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. The combination of sweet raisins, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy vinaigrette dressing creates a delicious and refreshing salad that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can have a delicious cucumber raisin salad that will be the hit of your next gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SALAD: CUCUMBER RAITA

Indian Cucumber and Yogurt Salad: Cucumber Raita image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 10m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups plain whole milk or low-fat yogurt
2 cups grated English or Persian cucumber (unpeeled)
1 clove garlic, minced
4 sprigs fresh mint, leaves only, minced finely
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons golden raisins
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, plus a little freshly ground black pepper if you like. Stir, chill, and serve.

CUCUMBER RAISIN SALAD

Cucumber Raisin Salad image

I'm going through all of my old recipe magazines and posting the recipes so I can finally ditch the mags. This is from a 1997 issue of Taste of Home. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Lisa Lou Who

Categories Vegetable

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons raisins
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onions and raisins.
Combine remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture.
Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.6, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 211.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp cucumbers for the best flavor. English cucumbers work well, as they have fewer seeds.
If you don't have raisins, you can substitute dried cranberries, cherries, or even chopped nuts.
For a sweeter salad, add a bit of sugar or honey to the dressing.
For a more savory salad, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing.
Serve the salad immediately after making it, or chill it for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Cucumber raisin salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.