Best Balsamic Cucumber Salad Recipes

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BALSAMIC CUCUMBER SALAD



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Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It's an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE ULTIMATE SALAD MIX WITH CARROT, CUCUMBER, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



The Ultimate Salad Mix with Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Make your own convenient salad blend in this Ultimate Salad Mix with Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Use 4 cups here, then store the rest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed
1 head crisp, long-leaved lettuce, such as romaine, trimmed
1 head loose-leaved lettuce, such as red leaf, trimmed
2 cups baby arugula
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make salad mix: Wash and dry lettuces and arugula. Tear into bite-size pieces. To store, refrigerate salad mix, wrapped in paper towels, in a zip-top bag, up to 4 days.
  • To serve: Combine 4 cups salad mix, cucumber, and carrot; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • For the vinaigrette: whisk vinegar, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

ENGLISH CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this English Cucumber Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
freshly-cracked black pepper
1 English cucumber, with peel washed (or regular cucumber)

Steps:

  • For the Dressing:.
  • Add rosemary, vinegar, and olive oil to a small saucepan. Heat for approximately 5 minutes over very low heat to blend and intensify flavors. Remove from heat. Whisk in the Dijon mustard.
  • Slice the cucumber into very thin slices. Place into a pretty bowl. Pour dressing over cucumber slices and toss to mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serves 4.

PEAR CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC AND SHAVED ROMANO CHEESE



Pear Cucumber Salad with Balsamic and Shaved Romano Cheese image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups diced pears
2 cups diced English cucumber
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 ounces Romano
Romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine pears, cucumber, vinegar, parsley, and oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Using a vegetable peeler, shave Romano over top before serving.
  • Spoon over crisp romaine lettuce.

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES IN LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette image

This is a deliciously light and fresh-tasting twist on cucumber tomato salad. It takes me to the water's edge, and begs to be served with fresh seafood. Substitute Greek kalamata olives for black olives if desired.

Provided by Dan Zahra

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large cucumbers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
½ lemon, juiced
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 617.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES IN LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette image

"This is a deliciously light and fresh-tasting twist on cucumber tomato salad. It takes me to the water's edge, and begs to be served with fresh seafood. Substitute Greek kalamata olives for black olives if desired."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large cucumbers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.

BALSAMIC CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a quick, lite cucumber salad. The balsamic vinegar adds a zing! I made this recipe because I was looking for quick healthy snack and because mom keeps telling me to eat my veggies! :) Many cucumber salads call for very thin slices which adds to prep time. Here you just dice them quickly!

Provided by JaniceB2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium cucumbers
4 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
2 tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl (leaving out cucumber).
  • Slice cucumber lenth wise into quarters, then into 1/2 inch slices.
  • (Cucumber can be cut any way, but I like bite size crunchy pieces.) Mix cucumber into dressing mixture.
  • You can marinate if you wish, but tastes great right away!

BALSAMIC TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh, crisp and tasty salad. I first made this salad about six months ago and my 5 year old granddaughter could not stop eating it.

Provided by Cookie Connoisseur

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and cubed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Combine first eight ingredients in jar with tight fitting lid and shake well.
  • In large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, onions.
  • Drizzle with dressing and toss.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 15 mins but longer is better.
  • Stir in cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 238.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1, Sugar 3, Protein 4

WARM CUCUMBER, TOMATO & LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRET



Warm Cucumber, Tomato & Lentil Salad With Balsamic Vinaigret image

Make and share this Warm Cucumber, Tomato & Lentil Salad With Balsamic Vinaigret recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry lentils
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook dry lentils until tender following package instructions, roughly 30 minutes.
  • When tender, drain and place in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Toss well and serve warm.
  • ENJOY!

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING AND FETA



Cucumber Salad With Balsamic Dressing and Feta image

I came up with this one night when all I had was cucumbers and it seemed so boring. The onions in this were a last minute addition when my 1 yo daughter came toddling in with a couple from my garden. My kids loved and kept asking for more. Not bad for the veg. Note: For best favor, this should be chilled overnight or at least several hours. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Amis227

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large lemon cucumbers
3 green onions (including greens) or 3 scallions (including greens)
3 ounces peppercorn and herbed feta cheese
1/2 cup ice water
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • I peeled the cukes, but you don't have too. The yellow peel would add a nice splash of color. Slice them thin and put them in a pretty bowl.
  • Note: If you don't want a lot of excess liquid, slice your cukes and let them sit overnight in a strainer. Extra liquid, if any, will drain from the them.
  • If you got your onions fresh, as I did, you'll need to clean and trim them. Slice them very thin, including the greens. The darker green from the onions looks very pretty against the pale cucumbers. If you don't have any onion greens, 2 tbsp fresh chives will do.
  • For the dressing:.
  • Combine the vinegar, sugar and water. The meaurements I included here are approximate. You are welcome to make this to taste.
  • Pour it over your salad and mix it well.
  • Chill it overnight or at least several hours so the vinegar & onion flavors will combine. Stir it a couple of times to make sure the flavors are well incorporated.
  • Crumble your feta over the salad before serving or combine it at the beginning to let it's flavors combine as well. The feta I used was what I had on hand so you're welcome to use any you wish.
  • I've thought of adding some almonds or walnuts for an extra crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.8, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 12.2, Protein 1.2

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