Best Dressed Up Cucumbers Recipes

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

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It wouldn't be summer if Mom didn't make lots of these creamy cucumbers. Just a few simple ingredients-mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt-dress up slices of this crisp garden vegetable. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix first four ingredients; toss with cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

'DRESSED' CUCUMBER

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A Barbadian spin on cucumber salad, almost always served as a side dish with main meals. Also used (with the addition of parsley and a touch of allspice) as the 'pickle' in 'soused' meats (pork, lamb, beef/oxtails, chicken). Fresh lime juice is the key to this delicious salad.

Provided by Patrice G. Ward

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
salt to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

Combine the cucumber, onion, pepper, lime juice, salt, hot sauce, and water in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

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This recipe is a family summer tradition. Refreshing! You may also add onions if you desire.

Provided by Melissa Schmitt

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups sliced cucumbers

Steps:

Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth; fold sliced cucumbers into the mayonnaise mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CRISP MARINATED CUCUMBERS

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My grandma gave me this recipe and I absolutely love it. It's great eating it in the warmer months or any family get-together.

Provided by mistyaikin

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon celery seed
2 cucumbers, sliced
¼ cup sliced sweet onion

Steps:

Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and celery seed together in a large bowl; stir in cucumbers and onion. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 27 g

SPICY CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT, LEMON AND HERBS

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This recipe brings together two contrasting components to create a bright summer dish. A simple yogurt sauce is dressed up with herbs and zest, then topped with cucumbers that have marinated in a spicy oil. Coriander, cumin and red-pepper flakes bloom in a neutral oil, and the cucumbers take on the flavors as they sit. For the yogurt, a variety of garden fresh herbs work well, but dill and mint are crucial. Both the yogurt and the cucumbers can be prepared up to a day in advance and kept refrigerated until serving. When you're ready, spread the yogurt sauce in a wide bowl or plate. Spoon the cucumbers on top evenly so each each bite gets a little yogurt and a little cucumber: One will temper the spiciness of the other. Save a handful of the herbs for a fresh garnish.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Persian cucumbers (about 8), ends trimmed and quartered lengthwise into spears, then crosswise into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil, such as canola, safflower, sunflower oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mint leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dill, chopped
1/4 cup parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

Toss the cucumber pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and set in a colander in the sink to drain.
In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin, and toast until fragrant, stirring to avoid scorching, about 1 minute. Remove oil from heat, add red-pepper flakes and allow to cool.
In a medium bowl, toss the salted cucumber pieces with the scallions, spiced oil and apple cider vinegar. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight while you prepare the yogurt.
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the herbs (mint, dill and parsley), zest and juice of the lemon and the olive oil. Stir to incorporate, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate or the bottom of a shallow bowl. Using a slotted spoon to drain the cucumbers and scallions of excess liquid, evenly place the cucumbers and scallions on top of the yogurt. Finish with the remaining chopped herbs and pine nuts (if using), and serve immediately.