Different cucumbers
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We gave this 7 out of 10 but it's a good start to any wonderful cucmber Asian salad.
Cucumber Salad with Thai Lime Dressing
E . 7. 8
Serves 4
Dressing:
2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil (grape seed)
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce or chili garlic sauce
½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
Salad:
2 cups watercress or arugula leaves, washed and dried
2 medium cucumbers, peeled
¼ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1. Prepare dressing: Combine lime juice, oil, chili sauce, garlic, brown sugar and salt in a small jar. Set aside in refrigerator until 30 minutes before using.
2. Prepare salad: Remove any large stems from watercress or arugula. Wrap in a paper towel and refrigerate until ready to put salad together. Slice cucumbers into 1/8-inch thick slices; wrap in paper towels and refrigerate.
3. Layer half of greens, cucumbers, peanuts and mint on a platter and drizzle with half of the dressing. Repeat layers and serve.
Adapted from "Raising the Salad Bar: Beyond Leafy Greens — Inventive Salads with Beans, Whole Grains, Pasta, Chicken and More" by Catherine Walthers
But generally, I just like them with chopped peanuts, or black sesame seed, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Sometimes a bit of mint.
Cucumber Salad with Thai Lime Dressing
E . 7. 8
Serves 4
Dressing:
2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil (grape seed)
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce or chili garlic sauce
½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
Salad:
2 cups watercress or arugula leaves, washed and dried
2 medium cucumbers, peeled
¼ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1. Prepare dressing: Combine lime juice, oil, chili sauce, garlic, brown sugar and salt in a small jar. Set aside in refrigerator until 30 minutes before using.
2. Prepare salad: Remove any large stems from watercress or arugula. Wrap in a paper towel and refrigerate until ready to put salad together. Slice cucumbers into 1/8-inch thick slices; wrap in paper towels and refrigerate.
3. Layer half of greens, cucumbers, peanuts and mint on a platter and drizzle with half of the dressing. Repeat layers and serve.
Adapted from "Raising the Salad Bar: Beyond Leafy Greens — Inventive Salads with Beans, Whole Grains, Pasta, Chicken and More" by Catherine Walthers
But generally, I just like them with chopped peanuts, or black sesame seed, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Sometimes a bit of mint.
and this is one of the very ordinary salads I eat when I feel the need for real vitamins:
CRUNCHY PEA SALAD
2 1/2 cups shelled green peas, or
1 bag frozen baby peas, thawed
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tbl rice vinegar
1 tbl olive oil
1 tbl honey
1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Steam peas, covered, for about 6 minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain well. Combine peas, cucumber, radishes and green onions in a bowl. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Serve well chilled with a good bread and maybe some cheese.
CRUNCHY PEA SALAD
2 1/2 cups shelled green peas, or
1 bag frozen baby peas, thawed
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tbl rice vinegar
1 tbl olive oil
1 tbl honey
1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Steam peas, covered, for about 6 minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain well. Combine peas, cucumber, radishes and green onions in a bowl. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Serve well chilled with a good bread and maybe some cheese.
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This is in my try files as I haven’t made it yet, but his recipes tend to be winners
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Green Gazpacho
This green gazpacho gets its shade from celery, spinach, green bell peppers, cucumbers, basil, and parsley. Garlic and walnuts add flavor.
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This salad, originally from Sandy/GA on the Gail's Recipe Swap, has become one of our regular summer sides.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Sweet & Sour Vidalia Onions And Cucumbers
Recipe By :Sandi/GA (Epi Chat)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time 15:00
Categories : Salads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Cups Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded -- slice thinly
1 1/2 Cups Vidalia Onion -- slice thinly
1/2 Cup Carrot -- grated
1/2 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/4 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Or 1 Teasspoon Dried
2 Tablespoons Water
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
In bowl toss together cukes, onions, carrots; set aside. Combine vinegar, sugar, dill, 2 tablespoons water, salt and pepper. Pour over cuke mixture, toss to coat. Refrgierate until eady to serve.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 55 Calories; trace Fat (1.2% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 5mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Sweet & Sour Vidalia Onions And Cucumbers
Recipe By :Sandi/GA (Epi Chat)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time 15:00
Categories : Salads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Cups Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded -- slice thinly
1 1/2 Cups Vidalia Onion -- slice thinly
1/2 Cup Carrot -- grated
1/2 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/4 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Or 1 Teasspoon Dried
2 Tablespoons Water
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
In bowl toss together cukes, onions, carrots; set aside. Combine vinegar, sugar, dill, 2 tablespoons water, salt and pepper. Pour over cuke mixture, toss to coat. Refrgierate until eady to serve.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 55 Calories; trace Fat (1.2% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 5mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.