Cucumber Herb Salad Food

CUCUMBER HERB VINAIGRETTE

Cucumber Herb Vinaigrette image

As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body (and to sneak in more low-cal vegetables). Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic.

Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden

Categories Low-Sodium Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Puree cucumber, oil, vinegar, chives, parsley, yogurt, mustard, horseradish, sugar and salt in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 63.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

ASPARAGUS, GREEN ONION, CUCUMBER, AND HERB SALAD

Asparagus, Green Onion, Cucumber, and Herb Salad image

Provided by Scott Peacock

Categories Salad Onion Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Low Sodium Mint Asparagus Cucumber Healthy Low Cholesterol Tarragon Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

Dressing:
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
3 pounds medium asparagus, trimmed
4 cups thinly sliced green onions
3 cups 1/4-inch cubes peeled seeded Kirby or English hothouse cucumbers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

For dressing:
Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk beforeusing.
For salad:
Fill large bowl with lightly salted ice water; stir until salt dissolves. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid. Transfer asparagus to bowl of salted ice water to cool. Place green onions in another large bowl; pour hot reserved asparagus cooking liquid over onions and let stand until cool, about 30 minutes. Drain asparagus and green onions well. Transfer onions to clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry. DO AHEAD: Asparagus and onions can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap separately in several layers of paper towels, then enclose in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate.
Combine green onions, cucumbers, and herbs in mixing bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon cucumber mixture over and serve.

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HERB & GARLIC DRESSING (VINAIGRETTE)

Cucumber Salad with Herb & Garlic Dressing (Vinaigrette) image

Recipe video above. Crisp, juicy cucumber and a tasty Herb & Garlic Vinaigrette makes for a sensational salad!! It's refreshing with extra flavour from the dressing - I can eat SO MUCH of this!! A touch of mustard is key here - thickens the dressing to help it coat the cucumber slices.

Provided by Nagi

Categories Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cucumbers (, standard (or 2 long Telegraph/English cucumber(Note 1))
1/2 red onion (, finely diced)
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar ((Note 2))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp mixed dried herbs ((Note 3 sub))
1/2 tsp white sugar ((optional))
1/2 tsp salt and black pepper (, EACH)

Steps:

Shake Dressing in a jar.
Cucumber: Trim ends then slice about 3 mm/ 1/8" thick.
Place in bowl with red onion.
Pour over Dressing, toss gently and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CELERY-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HERBS

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Celery, peak-season cucumber, and fresh herbs are a crisp, lively combination. All they need is a little olive oil and some salt and pepper to come together in this cucumber salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Toss together celery, cucumber, parsley, mint, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.