Sweet And Spicy Cucumber Salad Food

SWEET AND SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large colander, sprinkle the cucumbers with salt.
• Allow the cucumbers to sit with the salt so that the juices drain.
• Meanwhile, simmer the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Reduce the liquid to 2/3 cup and remove from heat.
• Toss the cucumbers with the cooled dressing and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, mustard, and celery seeds. Whisk in oil and vinegar until emulsified. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours to let flavors blend. Serve chilled.

CRISP & SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, mix marinade ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or overnight., Serve with a slotted spoon. Top as desired.

SWEET SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumbers, onion and minced jalapenos in a large bowl.
• In a seperate bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss well to coat.
• Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Wrap sliced cucumbers in paper towels to absorb excess liquid and refrigerate.
• In a bowl combine lemon juice, vinegar, salt and ginger. Add sugar to taste. Add wasabi and stir until sugar and wasabi dissolve in mixture. Transfer cucumber slices to a bowl. Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss to coat.

SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt in a colander. Let stand until cucumbers are drained, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with tomato and onion.
• Whisk vinegar, grapeseed oil, honey, sour cream, celery seed, basil, garlic powder, oregano, dill weed, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight.

SWEET, TART, AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk all dressing ingredients to blend in small bowl; let dressing stand while preparing salad.
• For salad:
• Peel half of cucumbers; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds with small spoon. Cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups) and place in large strainer set over bowl.
• Cut off ends from remaining cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Cut halves crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 1/2 to 3 cups); add to strainer. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; let drain 30 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanuts; sauté until golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer peanuts to paper towel to drain.
• Combine shrimp, cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and basil in large bowl.
• Pat cucumber pieces dry and add to salad. Toss with dressing; sprinkle with peanuts and black sesame seeds.

SWEET & SPICY CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine sliced cucumber + 2 tablespoons of salt and set aside.
• Slice onion and bell pepper and place in a separate bowl. To this bowl add the ingredients for the dressing and stir to combine.
• Rinse the cucumber under cold water and drain.
• Combine cucumbers, onion, pepper and dressing and stir to coat veggies then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

SWEET AND TANGY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk sugar, hot water, white vinegar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Stir cucumber and onion into the sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to soften the texture of the vegetables and reduce pungency of the onion.