Cucumber Salad In A Creamy Garlic Dressing Food

SALAD GREENS WITH CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the cucumber, dill, jalapeno and garlic in the bowl of a mini-chop or blender and process until creamy. Mix with the remaining dressing ingredients.
• Cut the salad greens into two-inch pieces and wash thoroughly in cold water. Drain and spin dry.
• At serving time, toss the greens with the cucumber dressing and serve immediately.

CREAMY CUCUMBER FALAFEL DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend ingredients together in a jar and store in the refrigerator.
• Use generously with falafel as well as with fresh green salads.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
• Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
• Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
• To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Process until well blended.
• Place in an air tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• ~NOTE~ Fresh herbs can be used if you have them available. Amounts - 2 T. fresh dill, 2 T. fresh chives, and 2 T. fresh parsley.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumbers, tomatoes and onion with dressing.
• Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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.

CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until chilled.