Best 6 Nanas Cucumber Salad Recipes

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The delightful "nanas cucumber salad" is a refreshing and flavorful dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. With its roots in Southeast Asia, this tantalizing salad is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and spicy elements, featuring crisp cucumbers, tangy vinegar, a hint of chili peppers, and the aromatic fragrance of herbs. Whether you are seeking a light and refreshing side dish for your next gathering or a quick and healthy lunch option, this delectable salad is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NINA'S CUCUMBER SALAD



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The recipe for this easy salad came from my grandma, who made it in the summers with fresh dill and cucumbers from her garden.

Provided by Brandi Rose

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup reduced-fat sour cream (such as Daisy®)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix sour cream, lemon juice, and dill together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and onion; stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

NANA'S 7-LAYER SALAD



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This colorful 7-layer salad has made numerous appearances at our family gatherings over the years. My Nana has no shortage of delicious recipes from appetizers to desserts that she has passed down to me since I began cooking. This salad is not only yummy, but it's so quick and easy to prepare and definitely one of my all-time favorites!

Provided by KellyBecker

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
2 large Roma (plum) tomatoes, or more to taste, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Mix Cheddar cheese and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
  • Pat lettuce into an even layer in the bottom of a large glass serving bowl. Layer tomatoes, black olives, peas, and water chestnuts, respectively, into the bowl. Spread Cheddar cheese mixture over the water chestnuts layer; top with bacon.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 898.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

NANA'S CUCUMBER SALAD



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My German grandmother used to make this for every family occasion. She always had some set aside for me to take home.

Provided by Bobbi Ruetsch @thebestcakebaker

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 - 4 - cucumbers
1 medium onion
- mayonnaise or lite mayonnaise
- apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper
- sugar

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers and onion. Slice both very thin. I use a food processor.
  • Blend together the mayo & vinegar. Add salt & pepper to taste. Add sugar to cut the tartness if you would like it a little sweeter.
  • In a large bowl combine everything together. I like to make this a day early so that the cucumbers soak in the flavor of the sauce.
  • Enjoy!

NANAS MACARONI SALAD



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When Nana gave me this recipe she only gave me the ingredients, but no measurements, so feel free to change things to your taste. It is best to refrigerate this salad for at least an hour to let the flavors blend. Great the next day!

Provided by MsPia

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups macaroni, uncooked
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can baby shrimp
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
1/2 teaspoon season salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 sweet pickles, chopped
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons pickle juice

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Add the shrimp, mayo, beef bouillon powder, season salt, garlic powder, pickles, onion, and pickle juice. Blend well.
  • Chill in refrigerator for about one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 510.1, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 17.6

CUCUMBER SALAD



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Use any mix of cucumbers you like for this tangy salad. If using slicing cucumbers - the slightly thicker ones you'll find with seeds and sometimes waxier-seeming skins - you might want to peel them first and remove the seeds, which can dilute the dressing. To seed, simply halve the cucumbers lengthwise and use a teaspoon to gently scrape out the seeds. Feel free to play around with shapes, too. Slicing the cucumbers into rounds is easy enough, but half moons or other bite-size pieces are also welcome.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons whole-milk plain or Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
  • Add cucumbers and scallions and toss to combine. Salad can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

NANA'S CRANBERRY SALAD



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This recipe is my Great Grandmother's...It has been in our family for many many years. The celery and walnuts add great texture and flavor. The preparation can be done in between other tasks and it's definitely worth it and not your plain old cranberry sauce! Sometimes I make this throughout the year and freeze it in individual containers for a fantastic breakfast. It freezes very well.

Provided by RedRacer

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package fresh cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
2 (3 ounce) packages fruit flavored gelatin (can use cranberry with orange or lime)
2 cups water, boiled
2 cups ice
1 red apple
1 navel orange
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
1 stick celery
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Chop the cranberries in a food processor. Place the cranberries in a bowl, add sugar and set aside in the fridge.
  • Dissolve gelatin into boiled water. Once dissoved, add ice and stir until melted.
  • Pour gelatin into a 13x9 glass pan and set in the fridge until almost set (20-30 minutes).
  • While the gelatin is setting, chop all other ingredients:
  • Quarter apple & remove seeds, but leave on the skin. Chop in food processor and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Peel the orange, leaving on about 1/2 of the peel. Quarter and chop. Place in the bowl.
  • Cut seedless grapes in halves or quarters, depending on their size. Place in the bowl.
  • Quarter the celery and add the walnuts to processor for chopping. Place in the bowl.
  • Once you have completed chopping, the gelatin should be set. Take the 13x9 pan out of the fridge, stir in the cranberry mixture & the other chopped ingredients.
  • Spread everything out evenly & return to fridge. Allow gelatin to finish setting (about another 20-30 minutes).
  • NOTE: If gelatin gets solid before your ingredients are ready, you can still make it. It will mix okay and set up again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19.7, Protein 7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp cucumbers for the best flavor.
  • Peel the cucumbers if you prefer, but it is not necessary.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly so that they absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the dressing, such as dill, mint, garlic, and onion.
  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the salad as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Nana's Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crisp cucumbers, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.

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