Best Tangy Cucumber Gelatin Recipes

TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

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You'll spark taste buds with this tangy and refreshing salad. The simple marinade gives mild cucumbers lots of zip. The tomatoes are a pretty addition. This is a super use of summer's garden bounty. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a strainer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD

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This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare this salad. I often make it for friends and neighbors, too. It's always much appreciated. -Elisabeth Garrison, Elmer, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 small onion, grated
Optional: Sliced cucumbers and fresh parsley

Steps:

Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with cucumbers and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 31g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

DILLED CUCUMBER ASPIC

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped, peeled and seeded cucumber
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 envelope plain gelatin
1 1/4 cups water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dill sprigs for garnish

Steps:

Combine the cucumber, green pepper, scallions, dill and garlic in a food processor and process until nearly a puree. A little texture is welcome. Stir in the vinegar.
Soften the gelatin in one-quarter cup of the water in a metal measuring cup, place the cup in a pan of simmering water and cook gently until the gelatin has dissolved. Heat the remaining water in a saucepan, add the dissolved gelatin and cook just until the gelatin has dissolved in the water.
Stir the gelatin mixture into the cucumber mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a two-cup mold or bowl or to individual half-cup molds, refrigerate and chill until set.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 21, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

EASY TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

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An easy old-fashioned cucumber salad that's quick to prepare as a side dish to any meal.

Provided by cynjne

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 seedless English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, oil, soy sauce, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over cucumbers. Stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SIMPLE LIME GELATIN SALAD

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Looking for a festive dish to light up the buffet? This pretty green gelatin salad is eye-catching and has a delightful, tangy flavor. -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) lime gelatin
2 cups boiling water
1 quart lime sherbet
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Beat in sherbet until melted. Add whipped topping; beat well. , Pour into an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.