Best 2 Dressed Cucumber Recipes

**Discover a refreshing and versatile side dish that complements any meal – Dressed Cucumber!**

Prepared with simple ingredients, this cucumber salad features thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy dressing made with vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs. It's a classic summer salad that's both light and flavorful, perfect for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. The article offers three variations to elevate the basic recipe, adding ingredients like red onion, tomatoes, and dill for a more colorful and flavorful salad. Additionally, there's a recipe for a creamy cucumber salad, where cucumbers are coated in a luscious dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and seasonings. With step-by-step instructions and captivating images, this article will guide you through creating these delectable cucumber salads that will surely impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CALIFORNIA CRAB STACK ON JAPANESE PICKLED CUCUMBER-MACHE SALAD DRESSED WITH TARRAGON DIJON DRESSING

California Crab Stack on Japanese Pickled Cucumber-Mache Salad Dressed with Tarragon Dijon Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 ounces sourdough bread crumbs
6 ounces Dungeness crab meat
1 whole egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Maui onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon parsley, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Olive oil, for sauteing
1 cup Japanese cucumber, peeled and julienned
1/4 cup Maui onion, julienned
1 cup machj lettuce (or other seasonal 'soft' lettuce)
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Flower petal confetti (optional garnish)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry tarragon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine the sourdough bread crumbs and Dungeness crab meat, set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, except olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Gently fold in the crab and bread crumb mixture. Shape into patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a non-stick saute pan. Cook crab cakes over medium heat to a golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
Combine all ingredients except flower confetti and refrigerate.
Whisk together all ingredients and refrigerate.
Place 1/4 cup of the salad mixture in the center of each of 4 plates. Place a crab cake on top of each salad. Drizzle each plate with Tarragon Vinaigrette and sprinkle with a garnish of flower petal confetti.

'DRESSED' CUCUMBER

'Dressed' Cucumber image

A Barbadian spin on cucumber salad, almost always served as a side dish with main meals. Also used (with the addition of parsley and a touch of allspice) as the 'pickle' in 'soused' meats (pork, lamb, beef/oxtails, chicken). Fresh lime juice is the key to this delicious salad.

Provided by Patrice G. Ward

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
salt to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

Combine the cucumber, onion, pepper, lime juice, salt, hot sauce, and water in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

Choose the right cucumbers: Look for firm, unwaxed cucumbers with deep green skin. Avoid cucumbers with yellow or pale spots, as these may be bitter.
Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing more easily.
Use a sharp knife: This will help you get clean, even slices.
Make the dressing ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld.
Chill the cucumbers before serving: This will make them even more refreshing.
Garnish with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor to your dish.

Conclusion:

Dressed cucumbers are a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy dish that will impress your friends and family.