Best 6 Martha Stewart Cucumber Salad Recipes
If you're searching for an easy, refreshing, and flavorful recipe for a light side dish or picnic staple, look no further than Martha Stewart's Cucumber Salad. This vibrant salad features crisp cucumbers tossed in a tangy dressing of vinegar, sugar, and fresh herbs, creating a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and herbaceous flavors. With its simplicity and minimal ingredients, this salad comes together in just a few minutes and can be enjoyed as a quick snack, a complement to grilled meats or fish, or as part of a summer potluck spread.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM AND DILL DRESSING
We've given this creamy cucumber salad recipe a healthy update. But it's still so good, you won't even notice! Reduced-fat sour cream (in place of full-fat) lowers the calorie count without losing taste.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk well to combine.
- Add cucumbers, and toss to coat. Garnish with more dill, if desired. Serve, or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 2 g
THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
The vegetables in this crunchy, satisfying Thai Cucumber Salad can be tossed together with the tangy rice vinegar dressing a week in advance, leaving nothing more to do before serving than to scatter roasted peanuts and fresh herbs over the top.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield Serves 2 to 4; Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture has consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool completely.
- Add cucumber, onion, and chile; toss to combine. Let stand until cucumbers absorb liquid, 5 minutes, then toss again. Salad can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 week. Top with peanuts and herbs just before serving.
CUCUMBER SALAD
This cool Cucumber Salad has a spicy, pickled flavor that will delight as a side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together canola oil, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Add cucumber and scallions and toss to combine.
CUCUMBER SALAD
Make this Cucumber Salad for a refreshing appetizer or summer side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a medium bowl, sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.
CUCUMBER AND SWEET-ONION SALAD
The freshness of this Cucumber and Sweet-Onion Salad offsets the richness of our Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 1 g
CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD
This cool and crunchy cucumber and radish salad complements any spicy dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Quarter cucumbers lengthwise and run a knife under seeds to remove. Slice cucumbers at an angle into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
- Toss with radishes, scallion, red-pepper flakes, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- Arrange on each of four salad plates and garnish each salad with chopped nuts.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cucumbers for even cooking.
- If you don't have white vinegar, you can substitute apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of sugar or honey to the dressing.
- If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- For a more colorful salad, add some chopped red onion, bell pepper, or tomatoes.
- Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish.
Conclusion:
Martha Stewart's cucumber salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and refreshing flavor, this salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. Whether you follow Martha's original recipe or experiment with your own variations, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile salad.
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