Cucumber String Bean And Olive Salad Recipes

CUCUMBER OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash, dry, trim and slice the cucumbers thin; place in serving bowl.
• Pit and chop olives and add to bowl.
• Add oil and vinegar to salad, and stir to mix well.

CUCUMBER, GREEN BEAN, AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, and add the green beans. Cook until bright green and tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain and cut in half. Combine beans with sliced cucumbers, olives, and parsley in a medium bowl. Combine mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly until well combined. This may also be done in a food processor. Toss dressing with vegetables just before serving.

BLACK BEAN AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumber, black beans, tomatoes, corn, and onion together in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, orange marmalade, lemon juice, honey, and cumin together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

GREEK CUCUMBER BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine great northern beans, fava beans, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, carrots, onion, and parsley in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small glass measuring cup until it thickens slightly. Pour over the salad and mix well.
• Add feta cheese and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have blended, about 2 hours.