If you're looking for a delicious and refreshing side dish to accompany your next meal, then sweet and sour cucumber slices are the perfect choice! This classic Chinese dish is made with fresh cucumbers that are thinly sliced and then tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce made with vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and addictive, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SLICES
I love these cucumbers. This recipe comes from 'A Spoonful of Ginger' by Nina Simonds who says that cucumbers eaten during the summer dissipate heat. They also are considered to have diuretic and laxative effects. I can't really attest to all that but I can tell you that these slices are really tasty.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim the ends of the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise in half, then run the tines of a fork several times down the length to creat a slight decoration on the skin.
- Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and cut the cucumber halves into 3-inch sections; cut the sections, along the length, into almost paper thin slices and place in a bowl.
- Mix the remaining ingredients; add to the cucumbers and toss lightly to coat the slices.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 390.1, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 35.2, Protein 0.8
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS
Warning: these can be addictive! Serve these with anything but I think they're especially good with grilled salmon or cold poached salmon for a light summer dinner. Original recipe comes from a June 1981 issue of Bon Appetit in the RSVP section. The recipe was requested from The Voyagers Restaurant in Albany, California. Make this the day before or early in the morning of the day you want to serve them. Note: if using English cucumbers, omit seeding the cucumbers.I've also added thin slices, cut into eighths, of a sweet onion such as the Texas 1015 or Vidalia to the cucumber/vinegar mixture occasionally.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scrape out seeds.
- Slice cucumbers 1/8-inch thick.
- Transfer to colander set over a bowl.
- Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and refrigerate.
- Combine vinegar, sugar and rice wine vinegar in small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, shaking pan gently to dissolve sugar; remove from heat.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to serving bowl and chill thoroughly.
- Add cucumbers and dill (if desired) and toss lightly.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBERS WITH FRESH DILL
Categories Salad Side No-Cook Low Carb Quick & Easy Cucumber Summer Dill Bon Appétit Fat Free Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in colander. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, for dressing, stir vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper in large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Drain cucumbers well; pat dry. Add cucumbers to dressing and stir to blend. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours; serve cold.
QUICK PICKLED SWEET CUCUMBERS
Steps:
- Add the cucumber slices and chile slices to a medium bowl and toss to combine.
- In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 water and salt. Heat gently, stirring, just until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the cucumbers and chiles in the bowl. Set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes before serving.
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS
Steps:
- In medium saucepan over high heat, combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, the crushed garlic clove and 1 serrano pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat off and allow to cool.
- Put the cucumbers and red onions in a large, nonmetallic serving bowl with remaining serrano pepper and the thinly sliced garlic and toss to combine.
- When the vinegar mixture has cooled, strain it into a small bowl and pour it over the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM
This is a yummy side dish that we always have on Thanksgiving but it's great in the summer as well. The mixture will be soupy; it's supposed to be that way.
Provided by TARAWVU
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 4h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
- Whisk the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water; add to the bowl and mix to coat with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
REFRIGERATOR CUCUMBER SLICES
My family can never get enough of these sweet cucumber slices in the summer. They're crunchy, delicious and simple to make. At picnics or potlucks, I bring a big batch - folks tend to come back for more.-Denise Baumert, Dalhart, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large container, combine cucumbers and onions. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Pour over cucumber mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. May be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CEIL'S CUCUMBER SLICES
An old friend of mine gave me this recipe ages ago. They are great.
Provided by IRENERUSSELL
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, onions, and green peppers.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the salt, celery seed, vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil. Allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine the mixture in the mixing bowl with the mixture in the saucepan. Pack into sterile jars and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 437.2 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES
I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque, but I've made it less mustardy and more garlicky to fit my family's tastes. This method keeps them incredibly, refreshingly crunchy. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Taste of Home Digital Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix vinegar and sugar in a saucepan; heat just to melt sugar.
- Wash, trim and slice cucumbers 1/8 inch thick, and stir into vinegar mixture.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 30, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD
This Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad is spiced with a little dry mustard.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, mustard, and celery seeds. Whisk in oil and vinegar until emulsified. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours to let flavors blend. Serve chilled.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, crispy cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal.
- Be sure to slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to your taste.
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, carrots, or onions.
- Serve sweet and sour cucumber slices as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour cucumber slices are a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and healthy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give sweet and sour cucumber slices a try!
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