Best 7 Molded Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Molded cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. This classic recipe has been enjoyed by generations and is a delicious way to use fresh cucumbers from your garden. The combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors makes this salad a favorite among all who enjoy it. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for molded cucumber salad, ensuring that you can enjoy this delicious dish anytime you like.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare this salad. I often make it for friends and neighbors, too. It's always much appreciated. -Elisabeth Garrison, Elmer, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cucumber
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 small onion, grated
Optional: Sliced cucumbers and fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with cucumbers and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 31g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COOL CUCUMBER MOLDED SALAD



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Yummy cool cucumber molded salad. We have this in the winter and it is so refreshing.

Provided by Miner Trish

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cucumber, peeled and shredded
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the shredded cucumber in a colander to drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and hot water until gelatin has dissolved. Mix in the sugar, salt and vinegar. Set aside to cool until it starts to set, about 1 hour.
  • When the gelatin has thickened, stir in the mayonnaise, and fold in the drained cucumber. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, and chill for 3 hours, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 168.7 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

MOLDED CUCUMBER SALAD



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A perfectly light, cool salad to beat summertime temperatures. From the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Chilling time not included.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pimiento, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
2 teaspoons gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cream, whipped to light peaks
mixed salad green

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, salt, pimiento, and lemon juice.
  • Soak gelatin in water for five minutes; then dissolve over hot water and mix thoroughly with the whipped cream.
  • Add cucumber mixture and pour into individual molds which have been lightly oiled or sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Arrange salad greens on chilled plates and unmold salads on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 337, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.9

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SALAD MOLD



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water boiling
1 (6-ounce) package lemon jello
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cucumbers pared, seeded, and chopped (reserve 8 paper thin unpeeled slices for garnish)
1/2 cup celery minced
2 tablespoons cream style horseradish
1 cup cottage cheese small curd
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise real
2 tablespoons green onions minced
1 tablespoon dill weed minced fresh dill or 1/2 tablespoon dried weed
Watercress or fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt, and place bowl in refrigerator, stirring occasionally until consistency of egg white. Fold in cucumbers, celery, horseradish, and cheeses blend well. Continue to blend adding mayonnaise, onion, and dill. Pour into 6-cup mold which has been rinsed in cold water. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Unmold by running a small spatula around edge of mold invert onto platter and place hot towel over mold. Shake gently to release salad. Garnish with very thinly sliced cucumber which will cling to mold if thin enough. Place a small sprig of parsley or watercress on top of each cucumber.Note: This would be good served for a luncheon with a chicken or turkey sandwich, or an all vegetable plate.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MOLDED LIME SALAD



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"THIS SALAD makes a nice addition to any meal because it's both tasty and colorful. My aunt gave me the recipe nearly 30 years ago and our family has enjoyed it ever since. You're sure to get the same kind of response I've learned to expect every time I serve this salad to my family or guests."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups boiling water
1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon vinegar
Dash salt
Dash white pepper, optional
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Add cold water, vinegar, salt, and pepper if desired. Pour 1 cup of mixture into 6-cup mold; set aside. Chill remaining gelatin for 30 minutes, then add mayonnaise and blend with a rotary beater until smooth. Chill until almost set. Meanwhile, chill gelatin in mold until almost set. Turn mayonnaise/gelatin mixture into a bowl and whip until fluffy. Fold in vegetables. Spoon into mold. Chill until firm. Unmold to serve.

Nutrition Facts :

MOLDED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This recipe for a typically Southern congealed salad is from the famous Mrs. Wilkes' Boarding House in Savannah, GA.

Provided by Dan-Amer 1

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 ounce) package lime Jell-O gelatin
2/3 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small cucumber, grated
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Dissolve the lime Jell-O in the hot water and let cool for about an hour before preceding with the rest of the recipe.
  • When the gelatin mixture has cooled, add the rest of the ingredients and blend well.
  • Pour into a mold or 8 inch X 8 inch dish and place in refrigerator until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 519.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 23.5, Protein 2.7

CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM MOLD



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You know it's a party when a fancy-looking sour cream mold is on the table! This one is gloriously green, made with cucumbers, lime JELL-O and dill.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups cold water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dill weed

Steps:

  • Stir boiling water into dry gelatin and salt in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add cold water and lemon juice; stir. Refrigerate 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
  • Mix sour cream and dressing until well blended. Stir into thickened gelatin. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Stir in cucumber, onion and dill weed. Pour into 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Garnish as desired. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • For best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers. If the cucumbers are not fresh, they will be more likely to wilt and become watery.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance. Cover the salad tightly and refrigerate. When ready to serve, unmold the salad and garnish with fresh herbs, vegetables, or flowers.
  • For a more colorful salad, use a variety of different colored cucumbers, such as green, yellow, and orange.
  • If you don't have a mold, you can use a loaf pan, a bundt pan, or even a coffee mug. Just make sure that the container you use is large enough to hold all of the salad ingredients.
  • To make a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the ham or bacon. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers.

Conclusion:

Molded cucumber salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. With its beautiful presentation and variety of flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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