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GARDEN CUCUMBER SALAD

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If you like cucumber salad like I do, this one's a cool pick. It's a mix of fresh veggies, feta and Greek seasoning and so refreshing when the sun's beating down. -Katie Stanczak, Hoover, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DILL GARDEN SALAD

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I love to cut up whatever fresh vegetables I have on hand and toss them with this delicious dressing and fresh dill. This salad shows up on our table regularly during the summer. -Bethany Martin, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups chopped English cucumbers
1 large tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomato, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Stir in dill. Spoon dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

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An easy to make and fun to serve party finger food. This creamy blue cheese and walnut mixture can also be used to stuff celery and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Lorac

Categories Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 24 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 cucumbers

Steps:

Using a zester, vegetable peeler or fork, score the length of each cucumber to create a striped effect.
Remove the ends and cut each cucumber into 3/4 inch rounds.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from the center of each round to form a cup.
Reserve 1 tbsp of the walnuts as a garnish.
Combine remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups, garnish with the remaining nuts and chill until serving time.

CREAMY GARDEN CUCUMBER SALAD

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Wonderful side dish to have at your family cookouts! Quick and easy, and the flavors really transform your garden cucumbers. You can also add grape or cherry tomatoes for enhancement. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Provided by EQUILDOTTSIN

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large cucumbers, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
5 large green onions, thinly sliced
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Lipton® Recipe Secrets®)
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

Arrange cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towel to absorb any remaining liquid.
Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 528.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g