Best 4 Cucumber Salad With Borage Flowers Recipes

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Cucumber salad with borage flowers is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The cucumber provides a cool and crisp base, while the borage flowers add a delicate floral flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BORAGE CUCUMBER SALAD DRESSING



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It is so easy to make your own salad dressings at home. This one is so flavorful and keeps so well in the fridge, that you will be making it often.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup young borage leaves (2 to 3 inches)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Mixed salad greens
Borage flowers, sepals removed, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Drizzle over salad greens. Garnish with borage flowers if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BORAGE AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Borage flowers and leaves are edible. Because it is a tonic plant for the adrenal glands, borage provides an invaluable support for a stressful lifestyle. Borage is rich in minerals, especially potassium. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large cucumbers
1/2 pint sour cream
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1/4 cup borage, leaves (young and fresh, chopped finely)

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers thinly.
  • Salt lightly and set aside in a colander for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients, add the cucumbers to the mixture, and toss lightly.
  • Garnish with borage blossoms.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 24.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.3

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BORAGE FLOWERS



Cucumber Salad with Borage Flowers image

Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.

Provided by körnermamsell

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and sliced
6 borage leaves
12 fresh borage flowers

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir together. Add sliced cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with borage leaves and borage flowers just before serving, as the flowers wilt quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BORAGE CUCUMBER JELLY



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I started making my basic Borage Jelly Recipe #381762 this year and decided to use one home grown cucumber to bring out the cucumber flavor of the borage. Nice for wedding shower brunch on finger sandwiches. Use as a sweetener add to hot tea serve hot or cool tea and add ice to serve cooled.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Jellies

Time 50m

Yield 84 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups borage leaves (and flowers)
1 cucumber, juiced pulp discarded
2 tablespoons lemons
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package dry pectin
5 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Soak 6 cups of borage leaves and mint leave if using and flowers parts in a 3 cups of cold water overnight in the refrigerator, drain and strain, pressing the liquid out of the leaves and flowers gently.
  • Measure 3 cups of the liquid, 1 cup cucumber juice, add the lemon juice, and pectin.
  • Put into a deep jelly kettle and bring to a rolling boil, then add sugar and stir to mix well.
  • Stir and boil hard for 1 1/2 minutes, or until mixture sheets from a wooden spoon, skim, pour into hot clean 1/2 pint jelly jars. You can add borage flowers to the jelly for garnish.
  • Seal the a water bath accordingly.
  • Makes 7 1/2 pint jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5, Sodium 1.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly so they will absorb the dressing more easily.
  • Use a variety of herbs and flowers to add flavor and color to the salad.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time so the flavors can meld.
  • Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish or snack.

Conclusion:

Cucumber salad with borage flowers is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and delicate flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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