Cucumber Ricotta Salad Mold Recipes

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, basil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerated, for up to 3 hours.
• In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl and pour over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves; toss until well combined.
• Divide cucumbers evenly between 4 plates. Top with greens and sprinkle with cheese.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Put cucumbers in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then toss. Add chile, basil, lime juice, dill, tarragon, mint and chives. Toss well.
• Spread ricotta generously over each ciabatta toast. Spoon cucumber mixture over ricotta on each toast. Garnish with cilantro springs and calendula petals, if using.

MOM'S CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, dill, and seasoned salt. Mix in the cucumber slices, tossing to coat.

CUCUMBER MOLD SALAD

Steps:

• After seeding and grating the cucumber, drain them well, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid.
• Dissolve gelatin in liquid and stir over low heat or microwave until all is dissolved.
• Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add remaining ingredients, beat well.
• Pour into a jello mold and chill 3-4 hours or overnight.

RICOTTA, HERBS, AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Stir 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, parsley, or dill into 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Spread on toast; top with cucumber.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SALAD MOLD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt, and place bowl in refrigerator, stirring occasionally until consistency of egg white. Fold in cucumbers, celery, horseradish, and cheeses blend well. Continue to blend adding mayonnaise, onion, and dill. Pour into 6-cup mold which has been rinsed in cold water. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Unmold by running a small spatula around edge of mold invert onto platter and place hot towel over mold. Shake gently to release salad. Garnish with very thinly sliced cucumber which will cling to mold if thin enough. Place a small sprig of parsley or watercress on top of each cucumber.Note: This would be good served for a luncheon with a chicken or turkey sandwich, or an all vegetable plate.

COOL CUCUMBER MOLDED SALAD

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.

SHAVED CUCUMBER, FENNEL, AND WATERMELON SALAD

Steps:

• Using a mandoline, slice the cucumbers lengthwise into paper-thin slices; slice the fennel bulb crosswise into paper-thin slices. Combine the cucumbers and fennel in a large serving bowl. Add the watermelon, fennel fronds, lemon juice, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the ricotta salata over the salad, and serve.

MOLDED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve the lime Jell-O in the hot water and let cool for about an hour before preceding with the rest of the recipe.
• When the gelatin mixture has cooled, add the rest of the ingredients and blend well.
• Pour into a mold or 8 inch X 8 inch dish and place in refrigerator until firm.