VINEGAR AND SUGAR CUCUMBER
My mom makes this during the summer when we have cookouts. I always loved cucumbers this way and it tastes even better the next day!
Provided by fabulicious
Categories Onions
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix first 3 ingredients.
- Peel and slice cucumbers and onion and add to vinegar/water/sugar mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- If all the cucumbers and onions are eaten reserve the vinegar/water/sugar mix and add fresh cucumbers and onion.
- My servings are an estimate, as I can eat the whole bowl myself :) The cooking time is actually the refrigeration time.
EASY VINEGAR MARINATED CUCUMBERS (CUCUMBER SALAD)
Steps:
- Peel and slice cucumbers into thin slices.
- Cut onion in half and cut into very thin slices.
- Combine onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing.*
- Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Before serving, drain liquid and place in a serving bowl to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 237 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR
Mom's recipe for Cucumber Salad with Vinegar is a healthy and easy side dish to pair with any summer meal!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice cucumbers very thinly and place in a large bowl. I like to use a mandoline to keep the slices even and to make the process very fast, but you can just use a knife if you prefer.
- In a separate small bowl or in a jar, whisk or shake together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper and herbs. Pour over cucumbers. Cover; chill at least one hour or overnight. Drain cucumbers and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 98 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 0.5 g
CUCUMBER SAUCE
I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional Tzatziki with lamb and chicken. -Efy Leonardi, Massapequa, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield about 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES
This is the only recipe I can think of that my mother and grandmother use to make.
Provided by GEEKSWIFE1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cucumbers, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.
CUCUMBER VINEGAR SAUCE
This is THE classic sauce in which to dip many Thai or Vietnamese snacks, especially fried or roasted foods such as corn cakes, garden rolls, spring rolls, etc. One of my daughters makes this all the time and I finally wheedled the recipe out of her.
Provided by Rick Young
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the first three ingredients in a small pan over medium heat and heat gently until sugar is dissolved and chili paste is thoroughly mixed.
- Remove from heat and pour into a bowl.
- Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Stir in the coriander and the cucumber and serve immediately.
- Or, store in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for as long as four days.
CUCUMBERS WITH DILL
Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC
The trick to any sliced cucumber salad is to slice the cucumbers as thin as you can and to purge them by salting them before making the salad so the dressing doesn't get watered down by the cucumber juice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 196, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD
This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.
Provided by MHudson
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
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