2 Minute Zingy Minty Cucumber Slices Recipes

PICKLED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Pour vinegar and water in large left-over bowl, add spices and mix well.
• Add vegetables to bowl.
• More water and vinegar may be added, maintaining a 2 vinegar to 1 water ratio, to cover vegetables.
• May be adjusted to your own pucker power.
• We like ours tart.
• Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
• Avoid metal bowls.

SZECHUAN CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Wash cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut cucumber halves into 1/2 inch slices. Place in medium bowl, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 4 hours.
• Squeeze liquid from cucumbers and rinse, place with garlic and red peppers in serving dish.
• Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over high heat until it begins to smoke. Pour over cucumber slices. Heat vinegar in small saucepan until it boils. Remove from heat add sugar and mix well. Pour over cucumbers and stir well.
• Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours before serving. May be refrigerated up to 1 week. Serve cold.

STUFFED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Cut off an inch on the ends of the cucumber.
• Hollow out the cucumber and take out all the seeds with a knife.
• Let the juices from the cucumber drain on a paper towel for a few minutes.
• Mix together all other ingredients except for the pimento.
• Stuff the cucumber with cheese mixture and wrap in plastic wrap.
• Let chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Slice cucumber in 1/4 inch slices and trim with pimento strips formed into little bows.
• They should look like little wreaths on a serving plate.

EASY DELICIOUS MARINATED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring so the sugar dissolves.
• Turn off heat and set aside for about 5 minutes.
• Slice vegetables and place in large mixing bowl.
• Pour vinegar mixture over veggies and toss a bit.
• Layer in a large flat dish (I use my Pyrex 13 by 9 pan) that has a tight fiting lid.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least one whole day (but a couple days is even better).
• Stir every 6 hours or so to be sure all cucumbers get marinaded.
• Serve chilled as a salad or as a delicious edible garnish.

CHAMORRO CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Pare the cucumbers and leave narrow strips of skin for color.
• Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
• In a zip-lock plastic bag, combine onions, pepper, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water.
• Add cucumber slices.
• Seal bag securely.
• Turn bag over and over to coat cucumbers.
• Place bag in refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• A longer time will enhance flavor.
• Serve in bowl.

SMOKED SALMON & GOAT CHEESE CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Reserve about 25 bits of salmon for garnish.
• In bowl or using a food processor, combine goat cheese, yogurt, remaining salmon, lemon juice and dill; mix with fork or using on/off motion just until combined but not pureed.
• Place spoonful of filling on each cucumber slice.
• Garnish with bit of reserved salmon.