Cuban Cucumber Salad Food

KICKED-UP CUBAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Add the avocado, lettuce, red onion, jalapeno and pineapple to a large bowl.
• For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, cayenne and salt in a small bowl. Pour some of the dressing over the salad and toss, adding more if desired. Reserve any extra dressing for later use.

SUNNY'S EASY CUMIN-RUBBED STEAK WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• For the steaks: In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of each steak and rub into the meat. Rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Once the steaks have rested, heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle pan on medium-high heat. Drizzle the steaks with olive oil on both sides, then add the steaks to the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook on the second side just 2 minutes more, or until desired doneness. Remove the steaks to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
• For the cucumber salad: In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and whisk together until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Add the cucumber, radishes, red onion and jalapeno if using. Toss and let sit at room temperature while the steaks are resting. Serve the steaks topped with the cucumber mixture.

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk to combine the sour cream, vinegar and dill. Add the cucumber and red onion, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

CUCUMBER CHILI SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumber, serrano chile pepper, red onion, and mint together in a bowl. Pour lime juice and grapeseed oil over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions.
• Pour sour cream mixture over top and mix together.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

GARBANZO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine beans, cucumber, olives, onion and parsley. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss. Serve immediately or chill up to 24 hours.

CUBAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers lengthwise and remove seeds. Slice each half into 1/2 inches pieces. Place them into bowl and sprinkle on salt. Toss gently and let sit for 30 minute Drain well.
• Place Cucumbers into a serving bowl and add chilis, lime juice, and garlic. Toss well. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Serve.

CARIBBEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the cucumbers lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon or melon baller.
• Slice each half into 1/2 inch slices.
• Place in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt.
• Toss gently and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Drain well.
• Place the cucumbers in a serving bowl and add the chilies, lime juice, and garlic.
• Toss well.
• Cover and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

EASY CUBAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a 1-pint container or jar with tight-fitting lid. Tightly close the lid and shake until the ingredients are well blended. Refrigerate until ready to toss with the salad, or up to 3 days.
• Combine chopped romaine, tomato wedges, sliced radishes, sliced red onion, and chopped avocado in a large bowl. Add as much dressing as you like, and toss all ingredients. Refrigerate unused salad dressing.
• Serve dressed, tossed salads on individual salad plates.

FAVORITE CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Add cucumbers, onion and pepper; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Pare and thinly slice cucumbers; place in a serving dish.
• Add green onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Place in freezer section of refrigerator for a few minutes, just until chilled.

CUCUMBER SALAD (PIPINNA SAMBOLA)

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cucumber and place the slices in a bowl. Thinly slice the onion, separate out the rings or slices, and add to the cucumber.
• Thinly slice the green chili on the diagonal and add to the cucumber.
• Add the salt and pepper, squeeze the lime wedge over top, and combine all the ingredients with your hands. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary. Serve right away.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt and dill. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a non-metallic bowl.
• chill for a minimum of 30 minutes.

CUBAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
• Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
• Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.