Summertime Cucumber Slaw Food

CUCUMBER COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, arugula, peas, almonds and cranberries., Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

SUMMERTIME SLAW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, water, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times., In a large salad bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, tomatoes, onion, peppers and pickle relish. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CUCUMBER-CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the cabbage, cucumbers, carrots and scallions; toss. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

SUMMERTIME CUCUMBER SLAW

Steps:

• 1. Wash and peel cucumbers and green onions, retaining a bit of the outside peel if desired for color.
• 2. Cut into smaller cuts if desired to fit into tube of a food processor may grate by hand if you do not have a food processor.
• 3. Then empty shredded cucumbers into a large sieve to drain excess liquid from cucumbers. Drain for at least a half hour, then press down on shredded vegetable to remove excess liquid, I got more than a cup of excess liquid. NOTE: THIS STEP PREVENTS THE SLAW FROM BEING WATERY.
• 4. Grate the carrots, and remove any large pieces, combine the two together to a large bowl after the cucumbers has drained.
• 5. Then prepare the sauce mixture by adding the sour cream and other ingredients to a medium size bowl, then stir till blended.
• 6. Pour sauce mixture into bowl with shredded carrots and onions, then stir till completely blended together.
• 7. Pour into desired serving dish and serve with your main entrée. NOTE: PREP TIMES INCLUDES 30 MINUTES OF DRAINING THE CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS IN A SIEVE.

SUMMERTIME CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Stir salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onion in a larger bowl and stir gently to assure vegetables are coated.

CUCUMBER SLAW

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, carrots, onion, sugar, coriander, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add vinegar and mix well.

CUCUMBER AND SMOKED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make tartare: In a small bowl, combine salmon, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove skin on two opposite sides of cucumber. Trim the ends, and cut cucumber crosswise into 48 slices, 1/4 inch thick. Place slices on paper towels to dry.
• Using a butter knife or a small offset spatula, spread about 1/2 teaspoon of creme fraiche on half of the cucumber slices, and then top with a teaspoon of tartare. Place remaining cucumber slices on top, followed by a small dollop of creme fraiche and a piece of lime. Serve immediately, or chill, covered with plastic wrap, up to 1 hour.

SUMMER CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lime juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. , Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CUCUMBER SLAW

Steps:

• Cut the cucumbers in quarters lengthwise, remove and discard the seeds.
• Coarsely grate the cucumber and place it in a bowl add the salt and stir well.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours then drain and rinse in a sieve, pressing to remove excess moisture.
• Mix the chives, dill and yogurt well and add to the cucumbers, stir to mix.

PICNIC MARINATED SUMMER SLAW

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, cucumber, green bell pepper, tomato, and green onions in a large bowl.
• Cook and stir sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Pour marinade over vegetables and stir to coat. Marinate slaw in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.