Cucumber Ricotta Salad Mold Food

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, basil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerated, for up to 3 hours.
• In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl and pour over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves; toss until well combined.
• Divide cucumbers evenly between 4 plates. Top with greens and sprinkle with cheese.

COLD CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the salt, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and vegetable oil to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, onions and peppers with the liquid mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Serve cold.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers in a large ziptop bag and smash them with a heavy skillet. Chop into 3/4-inch pieces, place in a colander with a pinch of salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and onion and let sit until the cucumbers are ready.
• Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the onion. Toss with the mint, olive oil, za'atar, radishes and a few turns of pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

SMASHED CHINESE CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and use the palm of your hand to lightly smash the cucumbers. Take the cucumbers out of the bag and cut into 1-inch chunks. Add to a bowl and season with salt. Toss to coat.
• Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and chile flakes in a medium bowl. Whisk to dissolve the sugar.
• Add the cucumbers, then toss and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and cilantro.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Put cucumbers in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then toss. Add chile, basil, lime juice, dill, tarragon, mint and chives. Toss well.
• Spread ricotta generously over each ciabatta toast. Spoon cucumber mixture over ricotta on each toast. Garnish with cilantro springs and calendula petals, if using.

FETA & CUCUMBER BITES

Steps:

• Add the garlic, feta, ricotta and dill to a food processor and whizz until smooth but thick.
• Fill the middle of the cucumber with the cheese mix and smooth over. Cut into 3cm-thick slices. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and garnish with the dill fronds.

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with cucumbers and parsley if desired.

TANGY CUCUMBER GELATIN

Steps:

• In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add the cucumber and onions. Stir in cottage cheese and mayonnaise until blended. Pour into two 1-1/2-cup molds coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate overnight or until set. Unmold just before serving.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SALAD MOLD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt, and place bowl in refrigerator, stirring occasionally until consistency of egg white. Fold in cucumbers, celery, horseradish, and cheeses blend well. Continue to blend adding mayonnaise, onion, and dill. Pour into 6-cup mold which has been rinsed in cold water. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Unmold by running a small spatula around edge of mold invert onto platter and place hot towel over mold. Shake gently to release salad. Garnish with very thinly sliced cucumber which will cling to mold if thin enough. Place a small sprig of parsley or watercress on top of each cucumber.Note: This would be good served for a luncheon with a chicken or turkey sandwich, or an all vegetable plate.

CUCUMBER MOLD SALAD

Steps:

• After seeding and grating the cucumber, drain them well, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid.
• Dissolve gelatin in liquid and stir over low heat or microwave until all is dissolved.
• Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add remaining ingredients, beat well.
• Pour into a jello mold and chill 3-4 hours or overnight.

COOL CUCUMBER MOLDED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the shredded cucumber in a colander to drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and hot water until gelatin has dissolved. Mix in the sugar, salt and vinegar. Set aside to cool until it starts to set, about 1 hour.
• When the gelatin has thickened, stir in the mayonnaise, and fold in the drained cucumber. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, and chill for 3 hours, or until set.

RICOTTA, HERBS, AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Stir 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, parsley, or dill into 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Spread on toast; top with cucumber.