Cucumber String Bean And Olive Salad Food

CUCUMBER, STRING BEAN, AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water; add the string beans, and cook until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and transfer to ice bath until cool. Drain, and cut in half lengthwise.
• Peel cucumbers, and split lengthwise. Remove seeds using a melon baller or a spoon. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices on the diagonal. Combine with string beans, olives, and parsley leaves in a medium serving bowl.
• Place mustard, red-wine vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl; whisk to combine. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly until well combined. Toss with salad just before serving.

CUCUMBER AND GARBANZO BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine beans, cucumber, onion, parsley and olives.
• In another bowl or jar combine remaining ingredients, mix well.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours.

CUCUMBER OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, dry, trim and slice the cucumbers thin; place in serving bowl.
• Pit and chop olives and add to bowl.
• Add oil and vinegar to salad, and stir to mix well.

OLIVE-CUCUMBER TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, cucumbers, olives and Creole seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Just before serving, place the salad greens in a large bowl; add cucumber mixture and toss to coat.

CUCUMBER, STRING/ GREEN BEAN AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil string beans in salted water 3-4 minutes or until just tender.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil.
• Cool in bowl of ice water.
• Drain, and cut in half lengthwise.
• Peel cucumbers, cut in half and remove seeds.
• Cut into ½-inch-thick slices on the diagonal.
• Combine cucumbers, string beans, olives, and parsley leaves in a medium bowl.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, red-wine vinegar, and salt and pepper.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly until well combined.
• Toss everything together before serving.

BLACK BEAN AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat.