Best Cucumber Raisin Salad Recipes

Cucumber and Raisin Relish with Mustard Seeds image

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 medium cucumber (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 ounces golden raisins (about 1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Steps:

Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 5 minutes.
Place cucumber, onion, raisins, and mustard seeds in a heatproof resealable container. Pour hot brining liquid over cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cool or at room temperature.

Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

Heat the vinegar, sugar and a splash of water in a small saucepan just long enough to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a small serving bowl and let cool.
Peel the cucumber, then grate it on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor using the shredding disk, or with a mandoline. Place the cucumber in a sieve and season with sea salt. Let drain for 20 to 30 minutes.
Press the liquid from the cucumber, and then add the cucumber to the bowl with the vinegar mixture. Stir in the creme fraiche and season with white pepper. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.