Best Marinated Cucumber Salad With Ricotta Salata Recipes

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

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This recipe for marinated cucumber salad with ricotta salata comes from "Scott Conant's New Italian Cooking." It makes for a delicious summer side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
12 whole basil leaves, torn
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cups mixed baby greens, washed and dried
1/2 cup grated ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, basil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerated, for up to 3 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl and pour over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves; toss until well combined.
Divide cucumbers evenly between 4 plates. Top with greens and sprinkle with cheese.

MARINATED CUCUMBERS

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These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always a hit when served with cold sandwiches or grilled meat. -Mary Helen Hinson, Lamberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced on a mandoline

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.