Best 11 Tangy Cucumber Salad Recipes
**Tangy Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Side Dish for Summer Gatherings**
As the sun shines and temperatures rise, it's time to embrace the refreshing flavors of summer with a tangy cucumber salad. This classic dish is a staple at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues, offering a crisp, light, and flavorful complement to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and other summer favorites. With variations ranging from classic dill-infused dressings to zesty Asian-inspired vinaigrettes, tangy cucumber salad is a versatile side dish that can be tailored to suit any taste preference. Whether you prefer a simple and refreshing salad or one with a bold and tangy kick, this collection of recipes has something for everyone. Get ready to elevate your summer gatherings with the perfect tangy cucumber salad!
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Tangy Cucumber Salad with Dill:** A timeless recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill, all tossed in a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
2. **Asian-Inspired Tangy Cucumber Salad:** This recipe adds a vibrant twist to the classic salad, featuring a zesty dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
3. **Creamy Tangy Cucumber Salad:** For those who prefer a creamy twist, this recipe incorporates sour cream and mayonnaise into the dressing, creating a rich and flavorful salad.
4. **Greek Tangy Cucumber Salad:** Inspired by the flavors of Greece, this salad combines cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese, dressed with a tangy vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
5. **Spicy Tangy Cucumber Salad:** This recipe brings the heat with the addition of chili peppers, creating a spicy and tangy salad that will wake up your taste buds.
SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD
This sweet and tangy side dish sent in by Mary Farley comes together in a snap. "I often take this to church potlucks," she writes from Wasilla, Alaska. "It is so pretty and colorful with the red pepper and unpeeled cucumbers."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET AND TANGY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
This salad is a refreshing side to spicy Thai food. I prefer it without hot peppers or peanuts since its major purpose for me is refreshment. It's especially quick to make if you can slice the cucumbers and onions in a food processor.
Provided by PRACTICINGJOY
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk sugar, hot water, white vinegar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Stir cucumber and onion into the sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to soften the texture of the vegetables and reduce pungency of the onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD
You'll spark taste buds with this tangy and refreshing salad. The simple marinade gives mild cucumbers lots of zip. The tomatoes are a pretty addition. This is a super use of summer's garden bounty. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a strainer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD
This tasty summer salad will have your taste buds singing anything but the blues. Suitable as a side dish with any meal or as a snack!
Provided by rVaughn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt in a colander. Let stand until cucumbers are drained, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with tomato and onion.
- Whisk vinegar, grapeseed oil, honey, sour cream, celery seed, basil, garlic powder, oregano, dill weed, sugar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 588.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
EASY TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD
An easy old-fashioned cucumber salad that's quick to prepare as a side dish to any meal.
Provided by cynjne
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, oil, soy sauce, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over cucumbers. Stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice cucumbers into thin slices.
- In a bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over cucumbers and stir until all cucumbers are coated.
- Sprinkle with dried chives.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- We recommend preparing about an hour before to let the flavors soak into the cucumbers.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 181 kcal, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1403 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 0 mg
TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD
I use, & buy alot of cucumbers because they are always on sale and there are many ways to enjoy them. This is a easy refreshing salad and one way to use those cucumbers and this makes a excellent side salad or eaten alone is perfect too. Excellent to have on hot summer days or anytime. Recipe and photo from All Recipes web...
Provided by Eileen Hineline
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
TANGY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
My husband made this one, and I like it even better than the one posted I posted some time back. From grouprecipes.com with slight revisions. Cook time includes cooking and marination.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a saucepan: combine sugar, vinegar, water, chili pepper sauce and salt. Stir, cook over low-medium heat until sugar dissolved.
- Pour warm mixture over prepared cucumbers, onions and cilantro.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat. At least one hour cooling is best. Longer works too.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with additional cilantro & peanuts if using.
- I doubled the amount of cucumber but did not double the vinegar - sugar marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 584.3, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.6, Protein 0.6
TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD
Categories Avocado Citrus Leafy Green Vegetable Salad
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss.
- Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
TANGY CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD
Hey, need a fast, easy, crowd-pleasing salad that is easy to play with to suit different tastes? Try this, and you are sure to have a hit!
Provided by Jessie Welch
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, avocados, and cilantro. Stir in garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon and lime over the top, and toss. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD
I love cucumbers and vinegar and this is just one of the many ways I like to make it. It's a very refreshing way to start a summer meal.
Provided by Jeanne Benavidez
Categories Other Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Whisk sugar, hot water, vinegar, salt and black pepper in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
- 2. Add the cucumber, onion and cilantro into the vinegar mixture and stir well.
- 3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- 4. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes just before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are great choices.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly so that they cook evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers to avoid tearing them.
- If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- To make the salad ahead of time, combine all of the ingredients except the cucumbers in a jar or container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, add the cucumbers and toss to combine.
Conclusion:
This tangy cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden. The salad can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. Serve it with grilled chicken, fish, or tofu, or as a side dish at your next potluck or barbecue.
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