Best 3 Cucumber Salad With Borage Flowers Recipes

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Escape the ordinary with a refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Salad adorned with Borage Flowers. This culinary masterpiece is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, offering a unique twist to the classic cucumber salad. The crisp cucumbers, zesty dressing, and delicate borage flowers create a captivating sensory experience. Dive into the aromatic world of herbs as dill, chives, and mint intertwine, adding layers of freshness and depth. Discover the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a harmonious blend of honey, vinegar, and lemon juice. Elevate your salad game with this extraordinary Cucumber Salad with Borage Flowers, a testament to the transformative power of culinary exploration.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes a tantalizing array of complementary recipes that will tantalize your taste buds:

- **Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint:** Experience a Mediterranean twist on the classic cucumber salad, where creamy feta cheese and refreshing mint unite for a delightful flavor combination.

- **Cucumber Salad with Watermelon and Lime:** Dive into a burst of summer flavors with this vibrant salad, where sweet watermelon, tangy lime, and crisp cucumber create an irresistible symphony of refreshment.

- **Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Red Onion:** Indulge in a creamy and colorful salad where ripe avocado, zesty red onion, and crisp cucumber unite, creating a textural masterpiece.

- **Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes and Basil:** Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this classic salad, where juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crisp cucumber blend together for a harmonious flavor experience.

- **Cucumber Salad with Corn and Black Beans:** Discover a fiesta of flavors in this vibrant salad, where sweet corn, hearty black beans, and crisp cucumber come together in a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

Embark on a culinary adventure and explore the diverse world of cucumber salads, each offering a unique symphony of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BORAGE CUCUMBER SALAD DRESSING



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It is so easy to make your own salad dressings at home. This one is so flavorful and keeps so well in the fridge, that you will be making it often.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup young borage leaves (2 to 3 inches)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Mixed salad greens
Borage flowers, sepals removed, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Drizzle over salad greens. Garnish with borage flowers if desired. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

COLD CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA AND BELL PEPPER



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This is a recipe that is both healthy and delicious! The whole family will love this cucumber salad!

Provided by jacobelicramer

Categories     Cucumber Salad

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 mini pepper, diced
2 tablespoons cubed feta cheese
1 clementine, juiced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch dried dill weed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Set out cucumber slices decoratively on a plate and scatter diced mini pepper and feta cheese on top.
  • Stir together clementine juice, mayonnaise, and sugar in a small jar with a lid. Season with dill, salt, and pepper. Cover jar and shake until dressing is well combined. Drizzle dressing over cucumber mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 296.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

CHARRED-CUCUMBER-AND-RADISH SALAD WITH YOGURT



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It's worth seeking out edible flowers for this striking Charred-Cucumber-and-Radish Salad with Yogurt summer side dish-we used borage blossoms, sweet alyssum, and nasturtiums.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 mini cucumbers, such as Persian, Armenian, serpent, or burpless, 2 peeled lengthwise into thin strips, 6 left whole
1 bunch golf ball-size radishes, such as watermelon (about 10)
2 cups Greek yogurt or labneh
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen (available at jacobsensalt.com)
1 tablespoon nigella seeds, toasted and ground
2 cups watercress, thicker tough stems removed
1 cup nasturtium leaves (optional)
1 cup Tangerine Gem marigold leaves (optional)
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Edible flowers, such as sweet alyssum, cucumber flower blossoms, Tangerine Gem marigolds, mint flowers, and borage flower blossoms (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill, or prepare a fire in a fireplace or fire pit. When the flames subside and the coals or wood turn to red embers, place whole cucumbers and radishes directly on embers and cook, turning a few times, until blackened all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove; let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir together yogurt, oil, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Dollop 1/4 cup yogurt mixture along one side of each plate. Spread into a half-moon with the back of a spoon; sprinkle with nigella seeds. Toss together watercress, nasturtium leaves, marigold leaves, and cucumber strips; divide evenly among plates, overlapping slightly with yogurt. Cut charred cucumbers on the bias into 1-inch pieces, and quarter radishes lengthwise; divide evenly among plates. Sprinkle with lemon zest; drizzle with juice and oil. Season with salt and garnish with flowers; serve.

Tips:

  • Use a Japanese cucumber or English cucumber in this recipe. They have thinner skins and fewer seeds than regular cucumbers, making them ideal for salads.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly so they are easy to eat.
  • Borage flowers are edible and add a delicate flavor to the salad. If you can't find borage flowers, you can substitute chives, dill, or cilantro.
  • Use a good quality olive oil and vinegar for the dressing. This will make a big difference in the taste of the salad.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This cucumber salad with borage flowers is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give this recipe a try.

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