Best Tangy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This sweet and tangy side dish sent in by Mary Farley comes together in a snap. "I often take this to church potlucks," she writes from Wasilla, Alaska. "It is so pretty and colorful with the red pepper and unpeeled cucumbers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill seed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET AND TANGY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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This salad is a refreshing side to spicy Thai food. I prefer it without hot peppers or peanuts since its major purpose for me is refreshment. It's especially quick to make if you can slice the cucumbers and onions in a food processor.

Provided by PRACTICINGJOY

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup white sugar
½ cup hot water
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, hot water, white vinegar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Stir cucumber and onion into the sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to soften the texture of the vegetables and reduce pungency of the onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

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

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.

SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This tasty summer salad will have your taste buds singing anything but the blues. Suitable as a side dish with any meal or as a snack!

Provided by rVaughn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tomato, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons grapeseed oil
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt in a colander. Let stand until cucumbers are drained, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with tomato and onion.
  • Whisk vinegar, grapeseed oil, honey, sour cream, celery seed, basil, garlic powder, oregano, dill weed, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 588.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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

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

TANGY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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My husband made this one, and I like it even better than the one posted I posted some time back. From grouprecipes.com with slight revisions. Cook time includes cooking and marination.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sugar, sub. splenda
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, sub red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 tablespoon thai chili-garlic sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 English cucumber, unpeeled slice thin
1/4 cup red onion, sliced thin
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts, garnish, I rarely use it (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan: combine sugar, vinegar, water, chili pepper sauce and salt. Stir, cook over low-medium heat until sugar dissolved.
  • Pour warm mixture over prepared cucumbers, onions and cilantro.
  • Refrigerate until ready to eat. At least one hour cooling is best. Longer works too.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with additional cilantro & peanuts if using.
  • I doubled the amount of cucumber but did not double the vinegar - sugar marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 584.3, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.6, Protein 0.6

TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD



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I use, & buy alot of cucumbers because they are always on sale and there are many ways to enjoy them. This is a easy refreshing salad and one way to use those cucumbers and this makes a excellent side salad or eaten alone is perfect too. Excellent to have on hot summer days or anytime. Recipe and photo from All Recipes web...

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers, cubed
2 avocados, cubed
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 large lemon
1 lime

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Categories     Avocado     Citrus     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers, cubed
2 avocados, cubed
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons (optional) green onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 recipe (to taste) black pepper
1/4 large lemon
1 lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss.
  • Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Hey, need a fast, easy, crowd-pleasing salad that is easy to play with to suit different tastes? Try this, and you are sure to have a hit!

Provided by Jessie Welch

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers, cubed
2 avocados, cubed
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions
¼ teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
¼ large lemon
1 lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cucumbers
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon dried chives

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers into thin slices.
  • In a bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over cucumbers and stir until all cucumbers are coated.
  • Sprinkle with dried chives.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • We recommend preparing about an hour before to let the flavors soak into the cucumbers.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 181 kcal, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1403 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 0 mg

TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD [203]



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Categories     Salad     Avocado     Squash

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium cucumbers, cubed
2 avocados, cubed
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
1/4 large lemon
1 lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by sunitagt

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium cucumbers, cubed
2 avocados, cubed
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced green onions (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt black pepper to taste
1/4 large lemon
1 lime

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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I love cucumbers and vinegar and this is just one of the many ways I like to make it. It's a very refreshing way to start a summer meal.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c sugar
1/2 c hot water
1/4 c white vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, roughly chopped
crushed redpepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk sugar, hot water, vinegar, salt and black pepper in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
  • 2. Add the cucumber, onion and cilantro into the vinegar mixture and stir well.
  • 3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • 4. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes just before serving.

TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by knitaholic

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup water
3 large cucumbers

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in water until sugar dissolves.
  • Peel and slice cucumbers into almost paper thin slices.
  • In a stainless steel or ceramic bowl, salt cucumber slices well and let stand for 30 minutes. This will allow the cucumbers to release some of their liquid and results in less bitter cucumbers. Rinse and drain well.
  • Put cucumber slices into glass bowl or jar.
  • Pour sugar/vinegar mixture over cucumber slices.
  • Let cucumbers marinate in jar for at least 24 hours.
  • Can add more sugar to your tastes.
  • This is really good with onion slices added too.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 45.5, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 28.9, Protein 1.5

TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 small cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers thin into a colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss.
  • Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
  • Chop tomatoes and onion and combine with cucumber in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together in another bowl oil, honey, celery salt, basil, mustard, garlic powder, oregano and cayenne.
  • Pour over cucumber mixture and chill for several hours.
  • Use slotted spoon to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 294.7, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1

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