CREAMED CUCUMBERS
We moved here about 3 years ago and we love our home in the country. We plant a garden each year, making sure there's always plenty of cucumbers. I must admit I never really cared for cukes until my mother-in-law prepared them this way. Now they're one of my favorite vegetables.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers and green onions in a large bowl. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CUCUMBERS IN CREAM
"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES
This is the only recipe I can think of that my mother and grandmother use to make.
Provided by GEEKSWIFE1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CUCUMBER-BUTTERMILK SOUP
This no-cook soup gets a hit of creamy texture and tangy flavor from buttermilk while diced cucumbers add a refreshing crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Roughly chop 1 1/2 cucumbers; dice remaining cucumber half. Place roughly chopped cucumber in a blender with buttermilk and blend until smooth, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Divide soup among four bowls and stir in diced cucumber. To serve, top with cucumber rounds, a drizzle of oil, and more pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g
MOM'S CUCUMBERS
Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.
Provided by Karen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
- In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 469.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING
It wouldn't be summer if Mom didn't make lots of these creamy cucumbers. Just a few simple ingredients-mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt-dress up slices of this crisp garden vegetable. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix first four ingredients; toss with cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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