COOL CUCUMBER SALAD

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This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare this salad. I often make it for friends and neighbors, too. It's always much appreciated. -Elisabeth Garrison, Elmer, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cucumber
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 small onion, grated
Optional: Sliced cucumbers and fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with cucumbers and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 31g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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This salad is a great side dish for a summer barbecue.


Black Chinese Acib
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I added some chopped bacon to the salad for extra flavor.


Tracy Bourgeois
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Sbusiso Mdluli
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Paul Lekhwaba
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Savannah Xiong
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I'm not a big fan of dill, so I used parsley instead.


Manuel Araujo
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Az_x_ StOrM
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I added some chopped red onion to the salad for extra flavor.


Farhan Mayo
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This salad is a great way to use up cucumbers from the garden.


devilboy king231
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfect. It was a hit at my party.


Ramsey Montero
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This salad was easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


dikastis Hustler
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this one was really good. The dressing was especially tasty.


Kauthar Adams
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Zihad Hasan
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This was a great recipe. The salad was light and refreshing, and the dressing was perfect.


Angelique Hatlestad
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I loved this salad! It was so easy to make and it tasted great. I served it at a potluck and it was a hit!


Machvic Truth
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This cucumber salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The cucumbers were crisp and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


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