Best Heavenly Cucumber Salad Recipes

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HEAVENLY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a nice little twist on that good old cucumber salad. I found this recipe in Gardening News. Cooking time is the standing time.

Provided by GaylaV

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin
1 garlic clove, cut in half, lengthwise (optional)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pinch black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Add the salt to the cucumbers and let them stand in a large bowl.
  • After 30 minutes the juice will have drained from the cucumbers.
  • Drain the juice from the bowl.
  • Rub a second large bowl with the garlic halves. (optional).
  • In the second bowl mix the oil, vinegar, water, and sugar.
  • Add drained cucumbers and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with pepper and paprika.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 294.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4, Protein 1

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEPPERS AND ONION



Cucumber Salad with Peppers and Onion image

This crisp and colorful salad is an ideal way to use up all that produce. "It's so good on hot summer evenings," says NanCee Maynard of Box Elder, South Dakota. "I've even added chopped zucchini for variety."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup each chopped green, sweet red and yellow peppers
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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