Best Cucumber Vinaigrette With Basil And Garlic Recipes

AMAZING CUCUMBER BASIL SALAD

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I created this salad because I had lots of fresh veggies and herbs from my garden that needed using up. It is so good, and because it makes its own dressing, it's very healthy as well. The flavor is best when left in the fridge overnight.

Provided by RainbowJewels

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pound campari tomatoes, seeded and minced
2 large seedless cucumbers, peeled and minced
1 large red onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Run spinach and basil through a food processor until finely chopped.
Mix spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with an air-tight lid. Cover bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 201.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE WITH BASIL AND GARLIC

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A perfect foil for chopped tomatoes, boiled potatoes or pasta salads.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories condiments, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup cucumber juice (see recipe)
2 tablespoons plain lowfat yogurt
4 teaspoons finely chopped scallions
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Whisk the cucumber juice and yogurt together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the scallions, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 22, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 171 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CUCUMBER HERB VINAIGRETTE

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Cucumber is the base of this dressing; it provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. It may be refrigerated for up to 3 days. They recommend serving it atop a salad of mixed greens, radishes, scallions and hard-boiled eggs. Recipe from Eating Well. NOTE after making dish: Mine turned out VERY thick and so I thinned it with some water and vinegar, but then it needed more seasoning (garlic worked well). So don't be afraid to play around with this recipe a little, as it truly is a good springboard for a dressing. It is fresh tasting and beautiful in color.

Provided by januarybride

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Puree all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 red onion, halved and sliced into medium-thick pieces
2 English cucumbers, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh dill, for garnish

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.