Best 11 Cucumber Vinegar Sauce Recipes

CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.

VINEGAR AND SUGAR CUCUMBER

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix first 3 ingredients.
• Peel and slice cucumbers and onion and add to vinegar/water/sugar mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
• If all the cucumbers and onions are eaten reserve the vinegar/water/sugar mix and add fresh cucumbers and onion.
• My servings are an estimate, as I can eat the whole bowl myself :) The cooking time is actually the refrigeration time.

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cucumbers, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

CUCUMBER VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the first three ingredients in a small pan over medium heat and heat gently until sugar is dissolved and chili paste is thoroughly mixed.
• Remove from heat and pour into a bowl.
• Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
• Stir in the coriander and the cucumber and serve immediately.
• Or, store in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for as long as four days.

CUCUMBERS WITH AJO BLANCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut cucumbers about 1" thick on a steep diagonal and place in a medium bowl. Add a large pinch of kosher salt and 2 tsp. vinegar and toss to combine; let marinate 10 minutes. Pour off any liquid that is released.
• Toast 1/4 cup almonds on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Blend garlic, oil, remaining 1 tsp. vinegar, remaining ½ cup almonds, and 1/2 cup ice water in a blender until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes; season generously with salt.
• Divide sauce among plates and top with cucumber salad and chopped almonds. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first four ingredients; toss with cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

JAPANESE CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• If using bonito flakes, in a bowl stir together flakes, vinegar, and soy sauce and let stand 1 hour.
• Peel and seed cucumbers and diagonally cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a colander set over a bowl toss cucumbers with salt and drain 30 minutes. Rinse cucumbers well and pat dry. Pour bonito mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl and toss liquid with cucumbers and 1 tablespoon sugar; if not using bonito flakes, toss cucumbers with vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste. With scissors cut nori lengthwise into thin strips.
• Serve salad garnished with nori strips.

CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

CUCUMBER HOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel the cucumber with a vegetable peeler and cut it in half lengthwise. With a spoon remove the seeds. Cut the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips and then cut the strips crosswise into small dice. You should have about 1 1/4 cups.
• Combine the cucumber with the salt, sugar, pepper flakes, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, scallions and water. Set aside until time to serve the salmon patties.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.