Cool Cucumber Salad Recipes

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COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner, I prepare this salad. I often make it for friends and neighbors, too. It's always much appreciated. -Elisabeth Garrison, Elmer, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium cucumber
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 small onion, grated
Optional: Sliced cucumbers and fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with cucumbers and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 31g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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For a refreshing summertime side dish, Cool Cucumber Salad helps "beat the heat."

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Salad and Dressings,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (4 small or 2 large cucumbers)
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp McCormick® Dill Weed
1/4 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1 pinch McCormick® Red Pepper, Ground

Steps:

  • Place cucumber slices in medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl. Pour over cucumbers and onions; toss lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 Calories

COOL-AS-A-CUCUMBER SALAD



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The lightly sweet blend of ingredients adds a refreshing touch to sliced cukes right out of the garden.-Joleen Jackson, Zumbrota, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3 medium cucumbers, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COOL CUCUMBER AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This is a cool salad for a hot day. I love to serve it with grilled chicken or fish. It is also great as a snack with pita chips.

Provided by Barbara Kahian

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 English (hothouse) cucumbers, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup diced red onion
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 limes, zested and juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon curry powder
4 dashes hot pepper sauce
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber slices into a colander set in the sink, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside and allow to drip.
  • In a salad bowl, mix together the red onion, red bell pepper, lime zest and juice, cilantro, sugar, curry powder, and hot pepper sauce until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumber slices, and pat them dry with paper towels. Stir the cucumbers into the salad. Gently toss the avocados with the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 414.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced into half moons
1 small Vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a pan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Pour over the cucumbers and onions in a heatproof container. Add the tarragon and salt, and gently toss. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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This salad is perfect for Summer BBQ's. I like Kraft fat free Caesar Italian dressing on it to "skinny it up". :)

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 small red onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup salad dressing, your choice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Seperate onions into rings and add to cucumbers and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle oregano,salt and pepper over all.
  • Add dressing and toss lightly.

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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My mom made this every summer growing up, and I carry on this warm weather tradition. If the taste of vinegar is too strong for you, add a 1/2 cup of water.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large cucumber, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup distilled vinegar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 cup thinly slice red onion
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley or 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, sprinkle salt on cucumbers and let stand for 1-2 hours.
  • Rinse cucumbers gently and in same bowl, add vinegar, water, sugar, dill, onion, parsley, and pepper.
  • Chill at least 2 hours to serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34, Fat 0.1, Sodium 391.3, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 0.4

COOL CUCUMBER MOLDED SALAD



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Yummy cool cucumber molded salad. We have this in the winter and it is so refreshing.

Provided by Miner Trish

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cucumber, peeled and shredded
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 ¼ cups boiling water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the shredded cucumber in a colander to drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and hot water until gelatin has dissolved. Mix in the sugar, salt and vinegar. Set aside to cool until it starts to set, about 1 hour.
  • When the gelatin has thickened, stir in the mayonnaise, and fold in the drained cucumber. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, and chill for 3 hours, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 168.7 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD



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This simple cucumber salad is great for the dog days of summer. Calories: 106 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Cook time is chill time. Protein: 0.5 g

Provided by BurtonFanatic

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cucumber slices and onion slices; set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients.
  • Add dressing to cucumber and onion, toss well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 0.6

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