Embark on a culinary journey with steamed cucumbers, a refreshing and healthy dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This unique preparation elevates the humble cucumber to new heights, transforming it into a delightful side dish or appetizer. Whether you prefer the classic combination of garlic and dill, the zesty kick of lemon and mint, or the aromatic embrace of ginger and scallions, this article presents a trio of delectable recipes to satisfy every palate. Each recipe offers variations in flavor profiles and ingredients, ensuring a culinary adventure that keeps you coming back for more. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CUCUMBERS WITH DILL
Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try this cucumber dill salad alongside any grilled entree. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL
Steps:
- Combine the sliced cucumbers in a colander set inside a medium size bowl and sprinkle with the salt and sugar. Place in the refridgerator for about 1 hour.
- Drain the cucumbers. Add the onion, vinegars, water and dill.
- Serve or refrigerate. The cucumbers will become more pickled as they sit.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
CUCUMBER SLICES WITH DILL
This cool cucumber salad is quick and easy to prepare. It does require at least 2 hours in the fridge for the fullest flavor so plan ahead!
Provided by JulieK
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, combine cucumbers, onions and dill. In a medium size bowl combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the liquid mixture over the cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving (the longer this dish marinates the tastier it is!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 294.8 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
STEAMED PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS
Steps:
- Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into pieces 2 inches thick. Quarter each piece lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Place the cucumber pieces into a rack of a steamer over boiling water. Steam 2 minutes or until tender.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan, and add the cucumber, parsley, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and cook 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 52, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRISPY CUCUMBERS AND TOMATOES IN DILL DRESSING
Crispy cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, and onion add spark to this simple summer salad.
Provided by Michele O'Sullivan
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, salt, dill, pepper, and oil. Add cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes. Toss, and let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 198.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
BEST-EVER CUCUMBER DILL SALAD
Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.
Provided by Margie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in a colander. Generously sprinkle salt over cucumber; let sit until water starts to bead on the slices, about 10 minutes. Drain water from cucumber slices.
- Whisk sour cream, vinegar, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Mix cucumber, onion, and celery into dressing until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 42.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
DILL PICKLED CUCUMBERS
Forget shop-bought gherkins and pickles - making your own preserved cucumbers is much tastier, and easy to do too
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Side dish
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4-5 x 450ml jars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the pickling or ridged cucumbers into sticks or slices. Layer with the coarse crystal sea salt in a large bowl, cover and leave overnight. Drain away the brine, then rinse.
- To make the pickling vinegar, put the whole spices in a medium saucepan. Toast over a low heat until they begin to smell aromatic. Add the dried chilli flakes last, as these can easily catch. Add the bay, pour in all of the vinegar and sugar, let it dissolve, and bring to a simmer. Add the dill sprigs.
- Pack the cucumber into jars, pour over the hot vinegar and seal. Ready to eat in 2 weeks, or longer, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBERS
"My grown daughter, Jenna, and I love this quick cucumber salad. It's a great side dish for any meal," writes Lucia Rich from ST. Peters, Missouri. "I always keep cucumbers and red onion on hand to fix it, but it's the dill that makes it special."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dressing mix, dill, celery seed and pepper. Stir in the cucumbers and onion. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED CUCUMBERS
You may not have considered cucumbers for a vegetable sauté, but these will change your mind.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 g, Fat 3 g
CUCUMBER DILL SALAD
This crisp and tangy salad from our Test Kitchen hits the spot on warm afternoons and evenings. Sprinkling the cucumbers with salt and letting them sit draws out excess water so they stay nice and crisp.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well., In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
STEAMED CUCUMBERS WITH TOMATOES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch thick rounds. Quarter each round lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Put the cucumbers in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam 2 minutes.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the cucumbers, parsley and lemon juice. Toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 99, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 673 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PICKLED CUCUMBERS WITH DILL & SPICE
Piccalilli with bite, this chunky chutney of sliced gherkins, spices and dill is perfect with meat, cheese or as a homemade gift
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Condiment
Time 25m
Yield Makes about 3 x 450g/1lb jars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the cucumbers, split along their length and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into finger-length chunks, then cut into 5mm strips. Mix with the onion and salt in a large bowl, cover and leave to soak overnight.
- Next day, drain the juices, rinse the vegetables in cold water and drain well. Put the vinegar, sugar and spices into a very large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 5 mins to let the flavours infuse.
- Add the vegetables and bring the pan to a rolling boil over a high heat, stirring now and again. Boil for 1 min, then remove pan from the heat. Tear in the dill, then pack into sterilised jars (see above right), making sure that no air bubbles are trapped. Store in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
EASY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL
This easy cucumber salad recipe is a family favorite that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish. Serve cucumber salad cold or at room temperature.
Provided by Karin Coleman
Categories Cucumber Salad
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine sliced cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let sweat for 1 hour. Drain liquid and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
- Combine white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and simmer until liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and stir in dill.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for steaming. Slightly yellow or pale cucumbers are not suitable.
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly before steaming to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- Cut the cucumbers into even-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Use a steamer basket or colander placed over a pot of boiling water to steam the cucumbers. Make sure the water does not touch the cucumbers, as this will boil them rather than steam them.
- Steam the cucumbers for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Immediately remove the cucumbers from the steamer and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve their bright green color.
- Drain the cucumbers and pat them dry before serving.
- Serve the steamed cucumbers as a side dish or as part of a salad. They can also be used as a topping for sandwiches or wraps.
Conclusion:
Steamed cucumbers are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a variety of meals. They are low in calories and carbohydrates, and they are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the cucumbers' nutrients and delicate flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can enjoy this refreshing and flavorful dish.
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