Cucumber Onion Raisin Snack Food

SIMPLE CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions.
• Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the cucumbers into thin slices. Slice the wedge of sweet onion into very thin slices. Place in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl combine the vinegar, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Taste the dressing--it's easy to adapt it if you want it to be a little sweeter or more tangy.
• Pour dressing over veggies and toss to combine. For best results, allow the mixture to marinate for at least an hour before serving.

ROASTED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with olive oil cooking spray.
• Spread pieces of butter into the baking sheet and lay cucumber spears over the butter. Top with slices of sweet onion and scatter basil, parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top. Spray the vegetables again with olive oil cooking spray.
• Roast cucumber mixture in the preheated oven until cucumber spears begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Turn the cucumbers and onion slices over and return to oven; roast until cucumbers are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CUCUMBER AND RAISIN RELISH WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 5 minutes.
• Place cucumber, onion, raisins, and mustard seeds in a heatproof resealable container. Pour hot brining liquid over cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cool or at room temperature.

CUCUMBER RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onions and raisins.
• Combine remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.

HEALTHY CUCUMBER SNACK

Steps:

• Slice cucumber and green olives up.
• Spread a little bit of hummus on each cracker.
• Top with cucumber and green olives.
• Multiply ingredients for more people as an appetizer.