Best Summer Cucumber Salad With Mint Recipes

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SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT



Smashed Cucumber Salad with Mint image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Persian cucumbers
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons za'atar
2 radishes, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers in a large ziptop bag and smash them with a heavy skillet. Chop into 3/4-inch pieces, place in a colander with a pinch of salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and onion and let sit until the cucumbers are ready.
  • Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the onion. Toss with the mint, olive oil, za'atar, radishes and a few turns of pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT



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Refreshing light summer salad.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
⅔ cup coarsely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 394.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

SUMMER CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT



Summer Cucumber Salad With Mint image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
15 mint leaves
2 medium Kirby cucumbers (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar and sugar in small saucepan.
  • Wash and dry the mint leaves; then, add half of them to the saucepan. Heat the mixture just long enough to dissolve the sugar.
  • Wash and dry cucumbers; then, trim the ends. Slice thinly, and add to the saucepan, stirring to coat well.
  • Serve topped with the remaining mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 28, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT



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This is a refreshing summer salad. Perfect for a picnic or barbeque. I usually serve it with a spicy flank steak and potatoes.

Provided by TOOS64

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
⅔ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 394.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD



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Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. -Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a perfect side dish for your summer barbecue or any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dish. You can also substitute 2 large tomatoes for the cucumber for a delicious tomato salad.

Provided by bwalker

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, parsley, dill, garlic, sugar, and salt in a bowl; add the cucumber and stir to coat. Cover and chill in refrigerator 4 to 8 hours. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 584 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

MOM'S CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is the recipe that my mom made when I was small. It is still one of my favorites. Some friends add a little green onion to the recipe. My kids and I just aren't raw onion fans. Enjoy!

Provided by LISAPAV

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
4 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, dill, and seasoned salt. Mix in the cucumber slices, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 215.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

SUMMERTIME CUCUMBER SALAD



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These are a summertime favorite at my house. Fresh cucumbers are sliced along with onions, salt and pepper, and vinegar.

Provided by kevinmannjr

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cucumbers, sliced
1 large onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onion in a larger bowl and stir gently to assure vegetables are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 436.7 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

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