This refreshing salad goes well with fish or chicken. It makes any heavy meal feel lighter with its crisp, light flavors -- definitely a favorite in our family.
Author: Kris10 in CA
This cucumber salad is light, refreshing, and perfect for those hot summer days.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
This is a tasty rice salad with lots of fresh green veggies.
Author: Barrett
Simplicity and ease of preparation are a couple things that make this salad great. It's light, crisp, refreshing, and with its delicate flavor, the perfect sidekick to summer meals. And you can enjoy it...
Author: lutzflcat
This recipe is quick to make, with dazzling colors and a light oil-free dressing. If you use sushi vinegar, you won't need any additional salt or sugar.
Author: Lisa
Zesty lemon zest, tasty dill, and a teensy bit of sugar all combine with cucumbers to make a super-duper tasty combo. The recipe says 4 servings, but I ate it all myself. Does not keep well, so only make...
Author: MyFoodWontKillYou...Really
The recipe for this easy salad came from my grandma, who made it in the summers with fresh dill and cucumbers from her garden.
Author: Brandi Rose
This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein.
Author: Sunday
A cool cucumber salad with low fat dressing that is great for bar-b-ques.
Author: HAIRGODDESS
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...
Author: jerecar
Sliced cucumbers in a creamy sauce, great on hot summer days.
Author: Kim Casey Nugent Roberds
Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.
Author: körnermamsell
This tasty summer salad will have your taste buds singing anything but the blues. Suitable as a side dish with any meal or as a snack!
Author: rVaughn
Sweet, crunchy, delicious! This salad is easy to make and easy to eat. It's great as a snack or side-dish.
Author: Seyet
Crisp and sweetly delicious, this salad is a wonderful addition to any summer picnic. May serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to four hours before serving for enhanced flavor.
Author: Ginny Maziarka
Cool and refreshing, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to lamb or rice - or both! You may use mint in place of dill if you wish, be creative.
Author: Violet Grillo-Derderian
This cucumber salad makes a nice crunchy side dish that pairs wonderfully with summer grilling.
Author: Robin Jolly Daniels
An easy old-fashioned cucumber salad that's quick to prepare as a side dish to any meal.
Author: cynjne
A marinated cucumber salad that is best made with fresh garden cucumbers when available. Also good as a dip if you chop the cucumbers instead of slicing them.
Author: Shults3
A spicy, tangy, cold, yummy way to use all those cucumbers you grow! This is an old favorite that will cool you off while heating up your taste buds. Simple to make and it keeps for 3-4 days. I grow cucumbers...
Author: Cheryl
This is a German salad that has been passed down through the generations. Good with 'Ruladen and Spaetzle' for a true German dinner.
Author: Tammy
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...
Author: Jessica
Move over, plain jane cucumber salad! This salad makes an entrance with unusual chunks of blue cheese tossed in for a creamy burst of flavor. If blue cheese is too strong for you, try a mild feta and a...
Author: madermouse
These are a summertime favorite at my house. Fresh cucumbers are sliced along with onions, salt and pepper, and vinegar.
Author: kevinmannjr
This is a recipe I learned from my Middle Eastern husband. It is a delicious way to get those very valuable brightly-colored veggies, and at the same time have a little fun. This side salad goes nicely...
Author: hsyousef
Fresh and flavorful purslane combines with crunchy cucumber and salty feta for a lovely salad. Purslane has more omega-3s than any other leafy green, so I try to eat a lot of it when it's in season each...
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
This recipe may be simple but its flavor is big and juicy. I think it would be fabulous alongside spicy Asian curries, quick stir-fries, herb-roasted dinners -- and yes, it would be perfect for picnics....
Author: Kenedy Schlenker
Nutritionally boost your day with this chilled cucumber and wood ear mushroom salad. It's an effective way of getting flavor and nutrients rolled up into one meal. Wood ear mushroom, commonly sold in Asian...
Author: MyNutriCounter
This is a refreshing salad with cucumbers, onion, celery and corkscrew or wagon wheel pasta. Use the dressing as a dip, too!
Author: Annette
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!
Author: Karen Blake
A cool side dish perfect for hot summer days, using sweet bell peppers instead of onions for those like me who don't care for onions!
Author: KatieSkell01
I created this sour cream based recipe after trying several made with mayo, which I am not a fan of. This is a flavorful dish!
Author: NoRainOnMyParade
Sweet with a touch of heat and very light. With minimum cooking, this is perfect for a summer night. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges, if desired.
Author: NumNum
This recipe is great for picnics and potluck luncheons. It's cool and light and great for a hot day's lunch on the patio. Serve on a crescent roll, with crackers or with your favorite bread.
Author: Jan Kinnard
This is my simplest and easiest recipe yet for cucumber salad, my specialty! If you're not a sour cream fan, substituting plain yogurt works great.
Author: AMBYRAE
A quick and delicious recipe with protein packed eggs and nutritious and refreshing cucumber. Not a particularly low sodium recipe (unless you adjust it to your dietary needs), but makes use of healthy...
Author: allothernamesrtaken
This easy cucumber salad lets you turn your cucumbers into an instant side dish! A light seasoning of salt pepper and garlic powder and some mayonnaise is all you need.
Author: SECRETV2
A Barbadian spin on cucumber salad, almost always served as a side dish with main meals. Also used (with the addition of parsley and a touch of allspice) as the 'pickle' in 'soused' meats (pork, lamb,...
Author: Patrice G. Ward
With its seasonal red and green, this salad is perfect for a summertime Christmas in Australia.
Author: CarrieLou65
A traditional German favorite that I have loved since I was a child. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Substitute cider vinegar for a different flavor. I prefer to leave the skins on the cucumbers...
Author: hisunbeam
A delightfully tart and sweet salad that's great anytime. This will keep in the fridge for a few days and makes a great sweet snack when you're feeling the munchies!
Author: Celsia
Fattoush is one of the most well known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the 'mezza' (small dishes) table. It's a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing, and if you've never made...
Author: Sonja Taha
This is a pinch of this recipe, where most of the ingredients are to your taste preference. Two jalapenos provided plenty of delicious heat for me. Garnish with chopped nuts, sesame seeds, and sliced red...
Author: xiaodaut
A co-worker was eating this dish one day and before we knew it, the whole office was hooked. It's light, refreshing and fat free.
Author: Sandy
This is a cool salad for a hot day. I love to serve it with grilled chicken or fish. It is also great as a snack with pita chips.
Author: Barbara Kahian
Hey, need a fast, easy, crowd-pleasing salad that is easy to play with to suit different tastes? Try this, and you are sure to have a hit!
Author: Jessie Welch
By crushing our cucumber before we cut it, we produce flavors that un-smashed cukes can't. When you crush the cells in a vegetable, as opposed to cutting cleanly through them, certain compounds get mixed...
Author: Chef John