Fresh cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side salad, appetizer, or even a light main course. With its crisp, juicy cucumbers, tangy dressing, and optional additional ingredients like herbs, vegetables, and nuts, cucumber salad is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own preferences. It's also a great way to use up fresh cucumbers from your garden or local farmers market.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
FRESH TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
This bright, fresh recipe is so easy to prepare. It helps us to find a use for the many vegetables we accumulate from our garden and from friends who kindly share vegetables, too. -Jodie Gharbi, Shreveport, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. Drizzle with half of the dressing; toss to coat. Arrange salad greens on a large serving plate; spoon tomato mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts and drizzle with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERY GARLIC CROUTONS
Our recipe for Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Buttery Garlic Croutons is a perfect addition to your lunch or dinner menu. Homemade croutons with buttery flavor from Country Crock® and just the right amount of garlic really elevate a simple salad to something special.
Provided by Country Crock®
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and cook over low heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until light golden and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Put toasted bread cubes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers in large bowl; toss. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with basil and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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
FRESH CUCUMBER SALAD
Crisp, garden-fresh cukes are always in season when we hold our family reunion, and they really shine in this simple salad. The recipe can easily be expanded to make large quantities, too. -Betsy Carlson, Rockford, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a 1-1/2- or 2-qt. glass container. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake remaining ingredients until combined. Pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRESH CUCUMBER CARROT SALAD
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Halve and thinly slice the cucumber. Then place into a medium bowl with the grated carrots and shallots. In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, Sriracha and soy sauce. Toss with the vegetables and season with salt and pepper only if needed. Serve.
FRESH CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER SALAD
This cool fresh salad is perfect for summer! This is one of my own recipes from my blog: www.pickypalate.blogspot.com
Provided by Picky Palate
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 cucumber salad, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place cucumbers into a large bowl. Combine yogurt, sour cream, dill, salt, pepper, garlic salt and lemon juice into a bowl until combined. Pour over cucumbers and stir to coat. Serve or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 35.5, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1.1
CHICKPEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH MINT
This Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint is a refreshing minty salad for any time of year.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers if they are waxed, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and discard them. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve salad at room temperature.
FRESH SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD
I learned to cook at an early age and have collected many recipes. Whenever I take this salad to a church supper, it's the first one to disappear!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a colander. Set the colander on a plate; sprinkle cucumbers with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. , In a bowl, combine the onions, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds and cayenne. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 899mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRESH MINT AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TAHINI VINAIGRETTE
This is a simple salad with a Middle Eastern feel. It's as easy as it looks! From The Conscious Cook by Chef Tal Ronnen.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make vinaigrette:.
- Combine tahini, oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, agave nectar, yogurt, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water in a blender and puree until smooth, adding more water if needed to make dressing pourable. Add cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper(if using).
- To make salad:.
- Place the cucumber in a small bowl, top with enough of dressing to coat generously, and then sprinkle with the mint and parsley. Toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
FRESH CUCUMBER SALAD
A nice addition to a summer time meal!
Provided by Angie Buehler
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix cucumbers, onions, peppers and salt; set a side Put vinegar, sugar, garlic, celery seed and mustard seed in a pot and bring to a boil Remove from heat and let cool for one hour Pack vegetables in sterile mason jars Pour cooled mixture over cucumbers Seal jars with sterile lids and store in refrigerator Makes 2 quarts Will keep up to 2 months
FRESH CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Claire Robinson
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the cucumbers and honeydew in a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Press out as much liquid as possible. Toss the cucumber and melon with the yogurt, onion and pepper in a serving bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or until ready to enjoy.
THAI FRESH CUCUMBER SALAD (TAENG KWA BRIO WAN
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers. In a bowl, generously salt the sliced cucumbers. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine the other ingredients. Squeeze out as much of the cucumber juice as you can, by wringing a handful at a time in a double layer of cheesecloth or a dish towel. Twist until you can extract no more juice. Combine the squeezed cucumbers and the sauce in a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Source: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Typed for you by Karen Mintzias From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers: For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers that are not too seedy. English or Persian cucumbers are good choices.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing and flavors better.
- Use a variety of ingredients: Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients in your salad. Some popular additions include tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, avocado, and feta cheese.
- Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings a cucumber salad to life. There are many different recipes to choose from, so find one that you like and stick with it.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a light meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a perfect choice for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nutritious salad, give cucumber salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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