Best Secret Crunchy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
Kosher salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
  • To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

SECRET CRUNCHY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This has a secret to keeping the cucumbers crispy. My youngest daughter loves this salad and asks for it all the time. I know there are so many good versions of this, but I always come back to this one. The red bell peppers gives it that extra fresh flavor. This is so good and keeps its crunch, thanks to the secret I learned long...

Provided by Tammy T

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers peeled and thin sliced
1 Tbsp salt
3 c ice water (ice cubes in water)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 c sour cream
2 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl combine the sliced cucumbers, salt and ice water. Cover and chill for 1 hour. This is what keeps your cucumbers crisp! After an hour of chilling, drain and return cucumbers to the bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Mix well, cover again and let chill for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is the creamy cucumber salad recipe we've been making forever. It's the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy and it goes well with nearly every main dish. It's super simple to make and is always a hit!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 English cucumber (sliced into rounds)
3 tablespoons plain thick yogurt (can sub mayo for dairy-free)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (can be light)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or 1 teaspoon white vinegar)
¼ cup minced red onion
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumber and place the rounds into a medium-sized bowl.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ¼ cups, Calories 71 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 196 mg, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

CRUNCHY CUCUMBER SALAD



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These zingy flavours combine really well with the cool taste of cucumber

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small shallot
25g enoki mushroom (available from larger supermarkets or Asian stores)
2 spring onions , thinly sliced diagonally
1 red chilli , deseeded if you like and thinly sliced
2 cucumber
25g beansprouts
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the shallot and place half in a bowl. The remainder can be fried and used as a garnish, if you like (see below). Add the mushrooms, spring onions and chilli to the bowl, then cover and leave in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, slice the cucumber into long, thin strips (try using a vegetable peeler to get really thin slices). Toss together with the remaining salad ingredients. Mix together all the dressing ingredients, leave to one side for 5 mins to let the sugar dissolve, then toss half the dressing through the salad. Place in a serving dish and top with the remaining dressing and fried shallots, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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