TWISTED SISTER'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD
When I arrived in Iceland, this was my DH's 1st food request & I went thru a lot of RZ cucumber salad recipes to be sure it wasn't a duplicate. Siggi & my sister named this because it was original w/me & because of my twissis internet identity. For best results, don't make this a dy ahead, but do allow at least 2 hrs for the flavors to blend & the "cream" to develop from the finished ingredient mix. I promise you'll like this. (Stated time does not include refrigeration time)
Provided by twissis
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel & slice cucumbers in 1/2 in thick slices. Then half ea slice & transfer all slices to a lrg mixing bowl (See note).
- Roughly dice red onion & add to the bowl.
- Quarter tomatoes, remove seeds, rough dice the tomato "meat" & add to the bowl.
- Thinly slice 1/2 green pepper, cut slices in 1 in strips & add to the bowl.
- Toss prepared "veggies" to achieve a good distributional mix.
- Add last 6 ingredients to bowl, mix well & refrigerate at least 2 hrs (stirring at least once to redistribute ingredients).
- Notes: The cucumber cut is esp important. If thinly sliced, most cucumbers wilt & do not retain their crunch. -- When all ingredients have been combined, the mixture will appear dry & lack a creamy texture or appearance. DO NOT PANIC - that will begin to change almost immediately.
- Note added 7/24/06: In response to reviewer comments, the amt of salt has been reduced by half. If you reduce further, you will likely lose any salt component in the mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 110.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 1.3
CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD
Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
- Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
- Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
- To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.
CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD
This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
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