Light Cucumber Dill Salad Food

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL

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Made with three kinds of vinegar, this dill cucumber salad is deliciously tangy and pairs nicely with all of your favorite barbecue mains.

Provided by Heidi

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound cucumbers ((like English cucumbers, cocktail cucumbers, and garden cucumbers), sliced into ¼ inch rounds)
½ red onion (, peeled and thinly sliced)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
½ cup water
¼ cup fresh dill leaves (, chopped)

Steps:

Combine the sliced cucumbers in a colander set inside a medium size bowl and sprinkle with the salt and sugar. Place in the refridgerator for about 1 hour.
Drain the cucumbers. Add the onion, vinegars, water and dill.
Serve or refrigerate. The cucumbers will become more pickled as they sit.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD

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This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

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CUCUMBER-DILL SALAD

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Make and share this Cucumber-Dill Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 English cucumbers or 4 burpless cucumbers
salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
white pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Peel 2 of the cucumbers.
Slice all 4 cucumbers thin and place in a large bowl.
Lightly salt and let stand for 1 hour.
In a small bowl mix together the minced garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and pepper.
Mix well.
Whisk in the olive oil until well incorporated.
Drain Cucumbers and place in a salad bowl.
Pour on the salad dressing and toss gently.
Chill for 1 hour, lightly toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 25.7, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7, Protein 3.5

CUCUMBER DILL SALAD

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This crisp and tangy salad from our Test Kitchen hits the spot on warm afternoons and evenings. Sprinkling the cucumbers with salt and letting them sit draws out excess water so they stay nice and crisp.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well., In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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BEST-EVER CUCUMBER DILL SALAD

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Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.

Provided by Margie

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cucumber, very thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup vinegar, or more to taste
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ lime, juiced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dill
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ stalk celery, thinly sliced

Steps:

Place cucumber slices in a colander. Generously sprinkle salt over cucumber; let sit until water starts to bead on the slices, about 10 minutes. Drain water from cucumber slices.
Whisk sour cream, vinegar, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Mix cucumber, onion, and celery into dressing until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 42.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CUCUMBERS WITH DILL

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Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL

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This easy cucumber salad recipe is a family favorite that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish. Serve cucumber salad cold or at room temperature.

Provided by Karin Coleman

Categories Cucumber Salad

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

Combine sliced cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let sweat for 1 hour. Drain liquid and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
Combine white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and simmer until liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and stir in dill.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 13.1 g