Best 13 Simple Marinated Cucumbers Recipes

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Unleash the crisp, refreshing taste of marinated cucumbers with our curated collection of simple and delectable recipes. From quick and easy options to zesty and tangy variations, discover the perfect cucumber marinade that suits your taste buds and elevates your culinary experience. Whether you seek a classic vinegar-based marinade or a unique blend of herbs and spices, our culinary guide will lead you through a delightful journey of flavors. Prepare to relish the crunch and savoriness of marinated cucumbers as a refreshing snack, vibrant side dish, or essential ingredient in your favorite dishes. Let's dive into the world of cucumber marinating and unlock a symphony of taste and texture.

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MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always a hit when served with cold sandwiches or grilled meat. -Mary Helen Hinson, Lamberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY VINEGAR MARINATED CUCUMBERS (CUCUMBER SALAD)



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Easy Vinegar Marinated Cucumbers are a light, refreshing, summertime side dish. Add regular or cherry tomatoes for a more colorful cucumber salad.

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers
1 red onion
1 cup apple cider vinegar ((or white vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar))
1/2 cup sugar ((or more to taste))
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers into thin slices.
  • Cut onion in half and cut into very thin slices.
  • Combine onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing.*
  • Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Before serving, drain liquid and place in a serving bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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Make and share this Marinated Cucumbers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kclime

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT1h

Yield 1 cucumber worth, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cucumber
1/4 cup vinegar
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • slice the cucumber very thinly and sprinkle with salt, let stand for an hour.
  • combine all other ingredients in a bowl, stir, chill.
  • add cucumbers, cover and marinate in fridge over night.
  • store uneaten cucumbers covered in brine in fridge.

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD



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This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.

Provided by BogeyBill

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

CRISP MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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My grandma gave me this recipe and I absolutely love it. It's great eating it in the warmer months or any family get-together.

Provided by mistyaikin

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon celery seed
2 cucumbers, sliced
¼ cup sliced sweet onion

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and celery seed together in a large bowl; stir in cucumbers and onion. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 27 g

SIMPLE MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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These tangy quick-pickled cucumbers are our favorite side dish! Our kids love them and they're easy to make on a weeknight.

Provided by Natalie Perry

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 English cucumber, sliced very thinly
1/4 cup rice or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of honey or coconut sugar
black pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers in a bowl.
  • Whisk together the remaining ingredients plus 1/4 cup of water in a measuring cup and pour over the cukes. Stir to coat well; adjust the seasonings if necessary.
  • Let it sit for at least 15 minutes or up to a few hours before eating.

MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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These marinated cucumbers are made with just 4 ingredients - cucumbers, dill, garlic & salt. After just 2 hours, they taste better than any jarred variety!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb cucumbers
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp dill (diced)
4 garlic cloves (pressed)

Steps:

  • Wash and split the cucumber into 2-4 long spears. To the cucumbers add the salt, dill and garlic. Mix all the ingredients together.
  • Let the cucumbers marinate for at least 2 hours and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1166 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY MARINATED CUCUMBERS (OEE MUCHIM)



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These spicy, refreshing cucumbers are a traditional Korean "banchan," or side dish. Danji chef Hooni Kim brines cucumbers in salt before marinating them in Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, and rice vinegar. (Note: Plan ahead for a day of marination.)

Provided by Hooni Kim

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 English cucumbers, unpeeled, may substitute 5-6 Persian or Japanese cucumbers
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), available at Asian markets or online
3 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Brine cucumbers: Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to cut the cucumbers into ⅓-inch rounds. Place in a colander fitted over a bowl and add salt; mix well to ensure the cucumbers are evenly salted. Let rest at room temperature to drain, 20 minutes. While they drain, prepare the marinade (Step 2).
  • Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the gochugaru, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Smash and peel the garlic, then finely chop. Use the flat part of your knife to press down on the garlic to further break it down, then continue to mince. Add the garlic to the marinade.
  • Marinate cucumbers: Rinse all the salt off the cucumbers with cold water. Whisk the marinade, then add the cucumbers; use a large spoon to toss, making sure the cucumbers are evenly coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Cucumbers will have released more liquid, which helps the marinating process. At this point, they're ready to eat; however, refrigerating overnight will round out the flavors. Place the cucumbers, along with some marinade, in a lidded container and store in the fridge overnight; serve cold. (The cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or for as long as the cucumbers remain firm and crunchy.)

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR



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Mom's recipe for Cucumber Salad with Vinegar is a healthy and easy side dish to pair with any summer meal!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 seedless English cucumbers (or about 3 regular cucumbers), peeled if desired ((about 1.75 lbs. or 6 cups total))
1/2 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh dill or chopped fresh parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers very thinly and place in a large bowl. I like to use a mandoline to keep the slices even and to make the process very fast, but you can just use a knife if you prefer.
  • In a separate small bowl or in a jar, whisk or shake together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper and herbs. Pour over cucumbers. Cover; chill at least one hour or overnight. Drain cucumbers and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 98 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 0.5 g

MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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Make and share this Marinated Cucumbers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Onions

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium cucumbers, peeled & cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 onions, finely chopped
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours.
  • In large bowl, combine cucumbers, bell pepper, lemon peel, and onions. Mix well; set aside.
  • Add *chilled* sauce to cucumber mix; toss gently. Place in a 2 1/2 quart container; cover & refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 785.6, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 73, Protein 2.3

ASIAN MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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Easy to make Asian marinated cucumbers! This healthy recipe is cooked in 10 minutes. My family loves it served over rice or with chicken.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers - cut up into half circles
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
sesame seeds to garnish

Steps:

  • Take your cucumber and cut into slices, then cut in half so you have a bunch of half circles.
  • Put cucumbers into bowl and pour soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and sugar on top. Stir around.
  • Cover with plastic and place in refrigerator. Marinate anywhere from a few hours to overnight.
  • Heat pan over medium high heat and pour cucumbers and sauce in. Saute for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces Kirby cucumbers
1 scallion
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Scrub but do not peel cucumbers. Trim, and slice thinly.
  • Wash, trim and slice scallion. Combine with vinegar, sugar and cucumber; stir to season cucumbers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 40, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

CHINESE MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Vegan

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. cucumbers
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. sugar
3 tbl. dark sesame oil
1 tbl. soy sauce
2 tsp. rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. chili oil (optional)

Steps:

  • 1) Peel and seed cucumber, cut into 2-inch lengths. Mix with salt and 1 tsp. sugar, set aside for 10 min. Whisk remaining ingredients. 2) Rinse, drain, and pat cucumber dry, then toss with dressing. Let stand in fridge for 3 hours - 1 day.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers. Look for firm, dark green cucumbers with no blemishes. English or Persian cucumbers are best for this recipe.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly. This will help them marinate evenly.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices in your marinade. This will give the cucumbers a complex flavor.
  • Let the cucumbers marinate for at least 30 minutes, but longer is better. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the cucumbers chilled. This will make them even more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Simple marinated cucumbers are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed all summer long. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a refreshing and flavorful dish that everyone will love.

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