**Cucumber Vinaigrette with Basil and Garlic: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Salad**
Cucumber Vinaigrette with Basil and Garlic is a refreshing and flavorful summer salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This salad is made with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and basil, and is tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing made with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. The salad is also topped with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for an extra creamy touch.
This recipe is part of a collection of delicious cucumber salad recipes that are perfect for summer. Other recipes in this collection include Cucumber Salad with Dill and Sour Cream, Cucumber Salad with Watermelon and Feta, and Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Mint. Each of these recipes is easy to make and packed with flavor, making them perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HERB & GARLIC DRESSING (VINAIGRETTE)
Recipe video above. Crisp, juicy cucumber and a tasty Herb & Garlic Vinaigrette makes for a sensational salad!! It's refreshing with extra flavour from the dressing - I can eat SO MUCH of this!! A touch of mustard is key here - thickens the dressing to help it coat the cucumber slices.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shake Dressing in a jar.
- Cucumber: Trim ends then slice about 3 mm/ 1/8" thick.
- Place in bowl with red onion.
- Pour over Dressing, toss gently and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Marc Murphy
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the salad: In a small pan over medium heat, bring the red vinegar to a simmer. Meanwhile, place the onions in a small mixing bowl. When the vinegar comes to a simmer, pour it over the onions (you can add additional water to cover the onions, if needed). Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Place the cucumbers in a large mixing bowl, season with the salt and toss. Add the tomatoes and gently combine.
- For the vinaigrette: Place the basil, oil, shallot and red wine vinegar in a blender and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and briefly process again to combine.
- Add the dressing to the bowl with the vegetables. Drain the onions (reserve the vinegar for another use or discard) and add them to the cucumbers and tomatoes, tossing everything gently to combine. Garnish the salad with the dill and serve right away.
CUCUMBER HERB VINAIGRETTE
As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Pureeing vegetables into a salad dressing is a great way to give it body (and to sneak in more low-cal vegetables). Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic.
Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden
Categories Low-Sodium Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Puree cucumber, oil, vinegar, chives, parsley, yogurt, mustard, horseradish, sugar and salt in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 63.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE
Use this cucumber vinaigrette as dressing for our Cucumber, Corn, and Crab Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber, vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in a food processor, and process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in grapeseed oil; process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE
This can be used as dressing on terraines or gelees or serve it with mixed fresh veggies as a dip. Very low calorie and tasty Added comments 24 July 09 I think what may be missed is that this is to be used as a condiment on perhaps a Terraines or a Gelles so the flavor of the Vinaigrette will compliment not rule.. It should be slightly chunky in texture not smooth. I am sorry that it has been a disappointment to all three of you.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Canadian
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend still lightly chunky(almost smooth).
- Refrigerate until serving.
CHINESE SMASHED CUCUMBERS WITH SESAME OIL AND GARLIC
In China, cucumbers are considered the ideal foil for hot weather and hot food. Versions of this salad, pai huang gua, are served all over the country, sometimes spiked with dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns for more dimensions of flavor. In Beijing, people buy whole chilled cucumbers from street vendors and munch them on the go, much as Americans become attached to their cups of iced coffee in summer. The smashing process, a classic Chinese technique, cracks the skin, helps release the seeds and splits the flesh into appealing craggy pieces. Salting and chilling the cracked cucumbers give them the perfect cool, crunchy, watery mouth feel.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Cut crosswise into pieces about 4 inches long. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
- On a work surface, place a piece of cucumber (or several) cut side down. Lay the blade of a large knife flat on top the cucumber and smash down lightly with your other hand. The skin will begin to crack, the flesh will break down and the seeds will separate. Repeat until the whole piece is smashed. Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, leaving the seeds behind.
- Place the cucumber pieces in a strainer and toss with a big pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. Place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the cucumbers to serve as a weight and place the strainer over a bowl. Let drain 15 to 30 minutes on the counter, or in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce.
- When ready to serve, shake cucumbers well to drain off any remaining liquid and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil and toss. Add half the dressing, half the garlic and the red pepper flakes to taste, and toss. Keep adding dressing until cucumbers are well coated but not drowned. Taste and add more pepper flakes and garlic if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.
ROMAINE AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Garlic Leafy Green Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Cucumber Vegan Raw Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the garlic paste, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the cucumbers and toss the salad well.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers so that they absorb the dressing evenly.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin cucumber ribbons.
- For a more flavorful dressing, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish the salad with fresh basil and garlic for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This cucumber vinaigrette salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crisp cucumbers, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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