**Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing and Versatile Dish for Any Occasion**
Cucumber salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light lunch. It is a popular dish in many cuisines around the world and can be prepared in a variety of ways. This article will provide recipes for three delicious cucumber salad variations: a classic sweet and sour cucumber salad, a spicy Szechuan cucumber salad, and a refreshing cucumber salad with dill. These recipes are all easy to follow and can be tailored to your own preferences. So whether you are looking for a simple and refreshing side dish or a more flavorful and complex salad, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.
SWEET CUCUMBER SALAD
Pair this simple side with any grilled entree for a fabulous hot-and-cold combination you're sure to love. -Marlene Kroll, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine cucumber and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET-SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD
Can't get enough...Love it!
Provided by Cheryl Howard
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Slice cucumbers thinly. Slice onions horizontally and separate into rings.
- 2. Combine vegetables in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Pour vinegar over all and season with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate for an hour, stirring ferquently.
- 3. This is a simple side dish for your main meal. Tomato wedges and green pepper rings may also be added if desired and available.
DIABETIC SWEET/SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD
My mother used to throw together something similar to this before my dad became diabetic. We have altered it to fit his diet. It's a nice light addition to various meals, especially a summer lunch
Provided by Katie Kleinhaus
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and slice cucumber and onion.
- Set vegetables aside.
- Mix Splenda, Vinegar and Pepper (taste to see what is the right amount of seasoning for you).
- Add vegetables to sweet/sour dressing.
- Cover and refridgerate for 1 hour to allows flavors to blend.
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Wrap sliced cucumbers in paper towels to absorb excess liquid and refrigerate.
- In a bowl combine lemon juice, vinegar, salt and ginger. Add sugar to taste. Add wasabi and stir until sugar and wasabi dissolve in mixture. Transfer cucumber slices to a bowl. Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss to coat.
SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS
Steps:
- In medium saucepan over high heat, combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, the crushed garlic clove and 1 serrano pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat off and allow to cool.
- Put the cucumbers and red onions in a large, nonmetallic serving bowl with remaining serrano pepper and the thinly sliced garlic and toss to combine.
- When the vinegar mixture has cooled, strain it into a small bowl and pour it over the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD
This Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad is spiced with a little dry mustard.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, mustard, and celery seeds. Whisk in oil and vinegar until emulsified. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours to let flavors blend. Serve chilled.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBERS WITH FRESH DILL
Categories Salad Side No-Cook Low Carb Quick & Easy Cucumber Summer Dill Bon Appétit Fat Free Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in colander. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, for dressing, stir vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper in large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Drain cucumbers well; pat dry. Add cucumbers to dressing and stir to blend. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours; serve cold.
DIABETIC DILL SWEET CUCUMBER SALAD
It is a variation on a cucumber salad my grandmother always makes in the late spring and summer. Of course, she uses real dill out of her garden. In any case, my dad is now diabetic and so we made some substitutions. It is a refreshing addition to any meal.
Provided by Katie Kleinhaus
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel and slice the two cucumbers and slice the onion.
- Set aside cucumber and onion.
- Mix together fat free sour cream, Splenda and dill (add more Splenda if you desire it to be more sweet).
- Add the vegetables to the sweet dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors blend.
SWEET SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD
Make and share this Sweet Sour Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash, peel and slice the cucumber finely.
- Skin and slice the onion finely as well.
- Deseed the chille and make fine slices.
- Take a shallow bowl, place the cucumber slices, then place the sliced onions and sprinkle the sliced chillies on top.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients together.
- Pour this over the onions and cucumbers.
- Refrigerate the salad for a few hours.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers. This will help them absorb the dressing better.
- If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This diabetic-friendly sweet and sour cucumber 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. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!
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