Recipes Using Cucumbers

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers
• 2 tomatoes
• 4 boiled eggs
• mayonnaise
• salt and pepper

Directions:

Source: This is from my mom.

By patricia g from Brewton, AL

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July 13, 20100 found this helpful

CUCUMBER SALAD

2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbls capers
Dried Italian dressing seasoning to taste

Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion in medium bowl.

And here's a yummy dressing to drizzle over sliced cucumbers:

TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
This is a great way to use up extra cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole cherry tomatoes
1 /4 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions:
Combine cherry tomatoes, vinegar, garlic and Dijon mustard in a food processor and process until well blended. With food processor is still on, slowly pour in olive oil until mixture is blended. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a serving vessel.
By Deeli from Richland, WA

And here's one more:

CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD

Directions:

Place garlic, Dijon, honey, vinegar and oil in a cruet or lidded jar, shake and refrigerate.
Peel, seed and slice the cucumbers and place on salad plates. Evenly sprinkle with feta, season with salt & pepper, shake dressing, drizzle dressing over salad and serve.
By Deeli from Richland, Wa

*They would also be good diced in just about any cold pasta salad.

*You can also Google for 'Freezer Dills' recipes. ;-)

Anonymous

September 1, 20090 found this helpful

Cucumber Onion Salad

1 sliced cucumber
1/2 c. sliced Bermuda onion
1/2 c. salad oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
Dash of paprika

Combine all ingredients and put in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

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Cucumber and Viadalia Onion

4 cucumbers
Salt
2 onions (Vidalia), thinly sliced

Dressing:

1/3 c. sour cream
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. white vinegar

Peel cucumbers, slice thin. Toss. Let stand in refrigerator for 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Add onion. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Chill at least 3 hours.

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Thick Buttermilk-Cucumber Dressing

Serves/Makes: 1.5 cups | Difficulty Level: 3 | Ready In: < 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
OR
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
OR
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
pepper to taste

Directions:
Peel cucumber. Cut in half lengthwise. Scrape out and discard seeds. Grate coarsely into small bowl. Stir in salt, sugar and vinegar. Let stand at least 10 minutes. Drain well. Discard liquid.

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, green onion, parsley, garlic, pepper and drained cucumber. Shake well to combine. Refrigerate. If refrigerated, this salad dressing will keep for 3 days.

Calories per 1 tbsp 7 Fat 0.1 g Carbs 1.2 g Sodium 20 mg Fiber 0.1 g.

Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

Prep Time: 10 min
Inactive Prep Time:
1 hr

Level: Easy

Serves: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

* 4 kirby cucumbers or 2 regular cucumbers, sliced thin
* 2 fresh red Thai chilies, seeded and sliced thin
* 1 handful fresh mint
* 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Let sit for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.