Best Cucumber Vinaigrette Recipes

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH THAI SWEET CHILI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk rice vinegar, chili sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic together in a small bowl; season with salt.
• Combine cucumber and onion in a separate bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber and onion mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.

SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in large saucepan; boil 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute. Drain. Transfer shrimp to bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Peel cucumbers and cut lengthwise in half. Using spoon, scrape out seeds and discard. Coarsely grate cucumbers. Transfer cucumbers to bowl of ice water. Whisk oil, vinegar, shallots, dill, and sugar in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. (Cucumbers and vinaigrette can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Drain cucumbers well. Transfer to paper towels; pat dry. Return cucumbers to bowl. Add 1/4 cup vinaigrette to bowl with shrimp and toss. Add remaining vinaigrette to cucumbers; toss to coat. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each of 8 plates. Using slotted spoon, divide cucumbers among lettuce leaves. Top each serving with 3 shrimp.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and yellow bell peppers in a bowl; add vinegar, olive oil, capers, and dill. Toss to evenly coat vegetables with dressing.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad: In a small pan over medium heat, bring the red vinegar to a simmer. Meanwhile, place the onions in a small mixing bowl. When the vinegar comes to a simmer, pour it over the onions (you can add additional water to cover the onions, if needed). Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Place the cucumbers in a large mixing bowl, season with the salt and toss. Add the tomatoes and gently combine.
• For the vinaigrette: Place the basil, oil, shallot and red wine vinegar in a blender and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and briefly process again to combine.
• Add the dressing to the bowl with the vegetables. Drain the onions (reserve the vinegar for another use or discard) and add them to the cucumbers and tomatoes, tossing everything gently to combine. Garnish the salad with the dill and serve right away.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH THAI VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together rice vinegar, sweet Thai chili sauce, sesame oil, sugar, granulated garlic and salt.
• Place sliced cucumber and onion in another bowl. Pour vinaigrette over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Toss once more before serving.
• I don't think it gets much easier than that. Enjoy! :).

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

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.

TOMATO-AND-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH TARRAGON-AND-CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and chives and toss to coat. Add the tarragon and mint and toss again. Line a serving bowl with the lettuce leaves and transfer the salad to it. Serve immediately.

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour the cumin oil into a large bowl and add the shallot, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber and cilantro and serve immediately.

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

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.

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

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.

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD W/ RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a flat tupperware container and mix well. Chill for 1 hour or longer before serving. Also you can use the leftover marinade for another helping!

ENGLISH CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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.

CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend still lightly chunky(almost smooth).
• Refrigerate until serving.

ROMAINE AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the garlic paste, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the cucumbers and toss the salad well.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND AVOCADO WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil, whisking until dressing is emulsified.
• Put tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocados in 3 separate bowls and toss with dressing. Vegetables may be prepared 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

ASPARAGUS AND CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. In a bowl, combine asparagus, cucumber, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.

SCALLOP SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, CUCUMBER AND GORGONZOLA IN CITRUS-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and chives. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add scallops, strawberries and cucumber and toss to coat with a spoon. Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter and top with scallop mixture. Top with crumbled Gorgonzola.

CUCUMBER MANGO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel cucumber. Use the vegetable peeler to make strips of cucumber until you reach the seeds all the way around. Discard peel and middle of cucumber. Place cucumber strips in a bowl.
• Peel mango. Use the vegetable peeler to make strips of mango until you reach the pit all the way around. Discard peel and pit of mango. Place mango strips in the bowl with the cucumber.
• Combine orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, basil, salt, and black pepper in a blender and puree. Drizzle oil in slowly while blender is running. Mix dressing into the bowl with the cucumber and mango. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place cucumber, vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in a food processor, and process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in grapeseed oil; process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH WHITE-WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir until sugar and salt are dissolved and cucumbers are evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.