Sunday, October 23, 2011

Marinated Cucumber Salad Recipe




Marinated Cucumber Salad Recipe
Try this great cucumber salad, made with fresh cucumbers, sweet onion slices, sliced carrots, and celery. Nice !

Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients:

  • 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • leaf lettuce

Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions:

Combine cucumbers, onion, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients except lettuce. Pour over vegetables and toss lightly. Cover and chill 8 to 10 hours. Drain and serve in a lettuce-lined bowl. The cucumber salad is ready to serve...enjoy it for starting meals !
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Cucumber Salad Recipe











CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

Try this classic cucumber salad recipe.....nice and tasty !

CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS :
  • 3 large cucumbers, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • dash ground cayenne pepper
  • dash dried parsley flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • dash dried leaf basil

CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients except cucumbers; heat until sugar melts. Pour warm mixture over cucumbers. Store covered in refrigerator. And the cucumber salad recipe is ready to serve...great for appetizers !
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe













EASY CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE
Try this easy cucumber salad recipe....great for starters !

CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tb red wine vinegar
  • 5 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
  • 1 Tb brown sugar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, according to taste
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 2 scallions (green onion, spring onion), thinly chopped

CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Peel the cucumbers if desired. Cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds in the middle. Cut diagonally into thin slices, no more than 1/2-inch thick.
2. Lay the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Leave for at least 1 hour and pat dry with paper towels, squeezing out any excess water.
Note: To help drain more water from the cucumbers, I weighed them down with 2 resealable plastic bags about 3/4 full with water. You can also use a saucer to weigh down the cucumbers.
3. While desalting the cucumbers, in a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Whisk in the sugar and crushed red pepper. Simmer the dressing over very low heat for 2 – 3 minutes, (this allows the flavors to blend).
4. Remove the cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels, squeezing out any excess water.
5. Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and add the red bell pepper and chopped scallion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss, cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving, (preferably longer). Toss the salad in the dressing again before serving. And the cucumber salad is ready to serve....great tasty salad. Nice !
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Sunday, May 1, 2011

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH EQUAL

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH EQUAL

48% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.
Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients :
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar*
  • 3 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful**
  • 3 cups unpeeled 1/4-inch thick sliced cucumbers, quartered (about 2 medium)
  • 2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions :
Combine vinegar and Equal®. Add cucumbers, tomato and onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings (3/4 cup each).

* Distilled white vinegar may be substituted for rice vinegar.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD










TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD
A great cucumber salad recipe to try !
Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 2-3 medium sized Roma tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or to taste)
  • 2-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions :
Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into small pieces; place in bowl, add all remaining ingredients and stir.

Refrigerate for an hour while all flavors come together. Add more of above ingredients to suit your taste.

Cooks Note: 2 fresh garlic cloves may be substituted for garlic powder; crush or finely mince (or use a blender) the garlic into the balsamic vinegar and allow to sit for 15 minutes to take the "edge" off. Fresh, chopped basil is a wonderful enhancement to this cucumber salad! Nice..enjoy the cucumber salad !
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FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE








FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

A fresh and nice cucumber salad recipe to try !

Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients :
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 5 fresh oregano leaves
  • 3 small fresh cucumbers (pickling or thin slicing)
  • 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, vine ripened
Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions :
Mince garlic or press through a garlic press. Let garlic stand in balsamic and wine vinegars for 10 minutes (this takes the "edge" off). Discard any garlic which has green sprouts in the center, as the flavor is too sharp and bitter for this salad - use for another purpose.

Wash basil and oregano leaves (pick at noon time on a sunny day for best flavor). Roll up leaves and slice into little strips (chiffonade). Chop and add to your best olive oil and allow to stand in oil while garlic marinates.

Meanwhile, prepare salad ingredients. Wash cucumbers and tomatoes. Peel cucumbers, leaving a scant amount of peel (helps with digestion). Slice cucumbers into 1/4 inch coins (circles).

With a sharp knife, remove stem and blossom end from tomatoes (a very small amount). Slice tomatoes into wedges, being careful not to crush and lose juice.

Place tomatoes and cucumbers in salad bowl and sprinkle with sea salt or kosher salt.

Combine olive oil with vinegars, whisking together well. Use to dress tomatoes and cucumbers; serve at room temperature.

Variations: Add 1 thinly sliced red onion, pitted oil cured black olives and fresh mozzarella, sliced (or use the small bocconcini).
The cucumber salad recipe with tomatoes is ready..enjoy the cucumber salad ! Nice !
marinated-cucumber-salad recipe

Monday, June 29, 2009

Fragrant Cucumber Salad with Mint and Garlic Chives Recipe

Fragrant Cucumber Salad Recipe with Mint and Garlic Chives

Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients :
  • 2 large English cucumbers OR
  • 1 1/2 pound Asian cucumbers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions:

Wash cucumbers well. Cut them in half lengthwise then slice into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Toss with the salt, place in a strainer over a bowl, and let sit for 1 hour.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and lime juice till sugar is dissolved. Drain cucumbers well and add to the bowl. Add herbs and toss all together. Let sit another 30
minutes, refrigerated, before serving.The cucumber salad recipe is ready to serve....

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Chinese Radish-Cucumber Salad Recipe











Chinese Radish-Cucumber Salad Recipe

A nice cucumber salad recipe to try !

Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients:
  • 1 bunch radishes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cucumber, cut in half, peeled, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups coarsely shredded cabbage, kept refrigerated
***Oriental salad dressing:***
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Cucumber Salad Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar and soy sauce. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Add sesame oil and whisk.

Salad: In a medium-size bowl, combine the radishes and cucumber.
Pour dressing over vegetables, toss thoroughly, and refrigerate until serving time.
At serving time, place chilled cabbage on a serving dish. Toss vegetables again with dressing and spoon on top of cabbage. The cucumber salad recipe is ready to serve immediately...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Two Melon And Cucumber Mint Salad Recipe

Two Melon And Cucumber Mint Salad Recipe
An amazing cucumber salad recipe to try !
Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients :
  • 6 cups 1" cubed seedless watermelon
  • 1/2 cantaloupe, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 limes, juice and zest of
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, cored and diced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions :

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, toss well; allow to sit in refrigerator for 1 hour to chill before serving. The cucumber salad recipe is ready !! Enjoy it ~
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Country Cucumber Slaw Recipe

Country Cucumber Slaw Recipe
Try this great cucumber salad recipe !
Cucumber Salad Recipe Ingredients :
  • 3 large Cucumbers
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Cider Vinegar
Cucumber Salad Recipe Instructions :

Peel cucumbers and onion and slice thin. Toss together. In separate bowl combine water, sugar and vinegar stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour liquid mixture over cucumbers and onions, cover and refrigerate over night.
Note: Make sure all cucumbers and onions are submerged in liquid mixture when refrigerating. If more liquid is needed just increase water, sugar and vinegar ingredients in equal amounts.
The cucumber salad recipe is ready ! Enjoy !
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Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe
A great cucumber salad recipe to try !
Ingredients

* 1/2 cup sugar or Splenda
* 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
* 1/4 cup water
* 1Tablespoon Taste of Thai Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 English cucumber, unpeeled and sliced thin
* 1/4 cup sliced red onion
* garnish: 3 Tablespoons chopped mint, 3 Tablespoons chopped peanuts

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, chili pepper sauce and salt. Stir, cook over a medium heat until sugar is dissolved
2. Add cucumbers and onion to appropriately sized dish that will allow all the cucumber mixture to be covered with marinade.
3. Pour vinegar mixture over the vegetables and let marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Just before serving, sprinkle with mint and peanuts.
The cucumber salad recipe is ready to serve....!
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Chilled Cucumber Salad Recipe

Chilled Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups thinly-sliced chilled cucumbers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup thinly-sliced fresh onions
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 dash cayenne
Instructions:

Place cucumber slices in medium-size glass bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions.
Place remaining ingredients in 2-cup glass measure and beat with fork to combine. Pour over cucumbers and onions and toss lightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving...and the cucumber salad recipe is ready to serve...!!

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