Summer is the season of refreshing and light flavors, and a cucumber salad is the perfect side dish to accompany your favorite grilled or roasted meats, fish, or vegetables. With its crisp texture and cool, refreshing taste, cucumber salad is a classic summer dish that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette dressing or something more flavorful, there are endless variations on this classic recipe to suit your taste.
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SUMMER CUCUMBER SALAD
Whenever I pack a picnic, this salad comes along. It's great with grilled entrees or sandwiches. In summer and fall, it's among my most requested side dishes. It keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can make it ahead of time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lime juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. , Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SUMMER CUCUMBER JICAMA SALAD
This is a really great cucumber salad that's light and flavorful and makes a great starter! Tastes fine as it is, but can be salted and peppered to taste, if desired. Just remember to add all ingredients and mix before adding in the tomatoes, as they are extremely delicate and do not withstand stirring very well once they are cut.
Provided by jerecar
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel cucumber, alternating rows so that thin green strips of peel are left. Slice cucumber into thin rounds.
- Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl until salad is evenly mixed. Gently fold tomatoes into salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 10.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SUMMER CORN AND ORZO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER-FETA DRESSING
Steps:
- Place 1 cup feta cheese, half of cucumbers, oil and 1 tablespoon water in processor. Process until smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add corn; cook until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite, about 2 minutes longer. Drain pasta and corn. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1/2 cup feta cheese, remaining half of cucumbers and 1/3 cup chives; toss to combine. Mix in dressing. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta cheese and 2 tablespoons chives.
SUMMER CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and sugar in small saucepan.
- Wash and dry the mint leaves; then, add half of them to the saucepan. Heat the mixture just long enough to dissolve the sugar.
- Wash and dry cucumbers; then, trim the ends. Slice thinly, and add to the saucepan, stirring to coat well.
- Serve topped with the remaining mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 28, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SUMMER NECTARINE, TOMATO, AND CUCUMBER SALAD
A refreshing and colorful blend of fruit and veggies, highlighted with cilantro and goat cheese. Great for a picnic or with whatever you have on the grill. Good use of garden veggies.
Provided by SharonT
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, cucumber, nectarine, and cilantro together in a bowl. Stir in olive oil gently. Sprinkle goat cheese over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 32 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
HONEYDEW CUCUMBER SUMMER SALAD
For summer BBQs, this is a great side dish. I have rave reviews each time I serve it. This is a recipe where you can substitute ingredients to what you have in your kitchen - have fun!
Provided by Karen Blake
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix honeydew melon, cucumber, red onion, almonds, and feta cheese together in a bowl.
- Beat cream, olive oil, and poppy seeds in a bowl using an electric mixer until thickened. Stir dressing into salad; refrigerate until flavors blend, 2 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
SUMMER CUCUMBER SALAD
This recipe is a quick, no-cook way to use your freshly grown or store bought cucumbers during the summer. As a child, my mother had a vegetable garden and this was a staple recipe in my house when the cucumbers were in season. Delicious, refreshing, and easy!
Provided by Jessica
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the dill, chives, and sour cream together in a small bowl. Stir the lemon juice into the sour cream mixture; allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl. Add the sour cream mixture to the cucumbers and stir gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 21.8 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 24.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
GREEK CUCUMBER SUMMER SALAD
This is the perfect blend of fresh summer vegetables, with yummy feta cheese, and a great and simple dressing. Adapted from BH&G magazine. Submitted by CKeeter.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the cucumbers into 1 inch cubes. Place in a medium size bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 15 minutes to release water.
- Drain excess water and stir in cherry tomatoes, onions and cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over cucumber mixture.
- Add black pepper and stir gently. Chill until serving.
- This light salad tastes especially delicious when prepared with fresh summer cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden!
CUCUMBER N WATERMELON SALAD A SUMMER DELIGHT!!!!!!!
On a hot day here is a refreshing delight. You know the days when it's just too hot and you just don't want to cook? This is quick to toss together, no cooking. Full of flavor.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Melons
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix salad dressing ingredients in a bowl. Toss in the salad ingredients.
- Chill 1 hour and then enjoy if you can wait the hour.
KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
This summery pasta salad recipe was given to me by my sister, Kim. It is my husband's favorite side of the summer! Enjoy!
Provided by mmihlbachler
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
- Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
PAM'S CREAMY CUCUMBER AND SUMMER SQUASH SALAD
I was asked to post this after I mentioned it in a comment. It is one of my favorite creamy summer salads and really depends on what I have growing and available in my garden. It is more assembling than cooking so I will give you a list of ingredients and you take it from there. :)
Provided by Pam Ellingson
Categories Other Salads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Wash, peel (if desired, I usually leave the skins on) de-seed (If necessary) and chop veggies. Place in large bowl. Slice onions thinly. Peel and prepare jicama (or drain and chop water chestnuts) Add to bowl.
- 2. In a smaller bowl, mix all dressing ingredients well. Use up to 1/2 c. each of mayo and sour cream as a base depending on how many veggies you are using. Adjust other seasonings to your taste for full size recipe. Approx 1/4 c vinegar, 2-3 Tbsp sweetener,thyme and garlic powder as directed, mustard to taste (I use honey mustard 1-3 Tbsp). Mix again and pour over veggies, stir and refrigerate until served.
- 3. As I said, this is more "Food assembly" than actual cooking, so try your own mixture. You can add peas, carrots, green beans, radishes, or whatever you like. Change to parsley and basil, or tarragon, or lemon thyme, etc. Have fun and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the salad, such as dill, basil, mint, or garlic.
- Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- For a creamy salad, add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
- Serve the salad chilled for a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Conclusion:
Summer cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its light and healthy ingredients, this salad is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.
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