Crisp Cucumber Salad Food

CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put cucumber, sliced onion, radishes and dill together and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
• Pour over the cucumbers and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
• Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing ingredients: 3 tbsp grapeseed oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp fine salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper and 1 pressed garlic clove. Give a gentle stir and set aside for sugar and salt to dissolve.
• Wash and paper towel pat dry the salad ingredients.
• In a large bowl, combine 4 sliced medium cucumbers, 1 julienned red bell pepper, 1 julienned medium carrot, 1/4 finely chopped large purple onion, 3 finely chopped green onions and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley.
• Pour the salad dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat. Serve right away. (I like to refrigerate for 30 minutes (covered) before serving so that the flavors really blend in).

FRESH AND CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumbers, carrots, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion together in a bowl.
• Scatter lemon zest over the cucumber mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and toss to coat.
• Chill completely in refrigerator to serve.

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in small glass or plastic bowl.
• In tightly covered container, shake remaining ingredients except dill weed. Pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors.
• Drain cucumbers. Sprinkle with dill weed. Store covered in refrigerator.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, set aside.
• In a mixing cup or small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Using a whisk, blend until well mixed. Pour dressing over tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Toss salad.
• Can be served immediately or stored in the fridge, covered for up to 2 days.
• ***If making the salad ahead of serving, use half of dressing to toss salad and reserve half to add in later.

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the cucumber and place the rounds into a medium-sized bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

EASY VINEGAR MARINATED CUCUMBERS (CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel and slice cucumbers into thin slices.
• Cut onion in half and cut into very thin slices.
• Combine onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
• In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing.*
• Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Before serving, drain liquid and place in a serving bowl to serve.

CRISP AND EASY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Use vegetable peeler to cut 1 cucumber into long thin ribbons.
• Peel remaining cucumbers; cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with remaining ingredients.
• Spoon cucumber mixture onto center of platter; surround with cucumber ribbons.

MOROCCAN CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Slice the cucumbers lengthwise and then into thin slices.
• Place the cucumber in a small bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20-30 minutes.
• After, place the cucumber in a colander and allow the accumulated liquid to drain.
• Place the cucumbers on a paper towel to blot the excess liquid.
• Place the white wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper into a small mixing bowl. Blend with a fork or wire whisk until blended.
• Add the cucumbers into the dressing and toss with fresh mint.
• Add an extra sprig of mint for garnish.

CRISP CUCUMBER RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Halve cucumber lengthwise; seed and thinly slice crosswise. Place in bowl.
• Peel and halve carrot; thinly slice crosswise and add to cucumber. Add radish and onion. (We used fresh mushrooms instead of onion).
• Whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; add to cucumber mixture and toss to coat. (We left out the sugar and used tahini as a substitute for the sesame oil).