Mint Cucumber Salad Food

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.

MINT JULEP CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, sugar, honey, bourbon and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. Set aside to cool.
• Combine the cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the top and let marinate in the refrigerator until icy cold, 3 to 4 hours. When ready to serve, add the mint and toss to combine.

MINTED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Add to cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

CUCUMBER-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and chop into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix.
• Serve at room temperature.

MELON, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the melons on a flat surface and split each one in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Slice the ends off, then slice off the skin with a knife. Cut the flesh into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Transfer 1 heaping cup of melon chunks to a blender. Refrigerate the remaining melon chunks in a large bowl until chilled.
• Make the dressing: Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice and the honey to the blender. Puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning; add more honey, if needed. Add a splash of water if needed to make a smooth dressing. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.
• In a medium bowl, toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a generous amount of pepper. Toss the chilled melon chunks with the dressing. Add the cucumbers, sprinkle the mint on top and mix a little.

MINT, LIME & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Finely slice half of the cucumber into a large bowl. Cut the skin off the lime, then cut out the segments. Add these to the bowl and squeeze any juice out of the bit left in the middle. Add the vinegar and sugar, cover and leave in the fridge.
• When ready to serve, slice and add the remaining cucumber, the mint and the chilli and toss together. Season with salt and a touch more vinegar if you like.

MINT, LIME & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Finely slice half of the cucumber into a large bowl. Cut the skin off the lime, then cut out the segments. Add these to the bowl and squeeze any juice out of the bit left in the middle. Add the vinegar and sugar, cover and leave in the fridge.
• When ready to serve, slice and add the remaining cucumber, the mint and the chili and toss together. Season with salt and a touch more vinegar if you like.

MINT CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumbers and onion in a mixing bowl.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over cucumber/onion salad. Toss to coat well.
• Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• 6 SERVINGS Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds. Cut halves diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, red onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.