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laura888 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 01:07 PM
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What is a good recipe for cucumber salad?
Ok - I know there was a post on this last week....But I failed to write them down...

But I need a recipe now!

Can anyone share one? :9
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wryter2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 01:28 PM
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1. A hint, not a recipe
In general, it's best to slice the cukes thinly, put them in a collander with salt, and let them drain liquid for an hour. Then rinse salt off and squeeze moisture out. Then, mild onion and an herbed vinagrette (sp?), makes for a good cucumber salad.
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speckledgator Donating Member (232 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 01:29 PM
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2. Cukes
finely choped onions, mayo and sour cream
with just a tad of vinegar
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 01:59 PM
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5. I add a little sugar and some dill to this one.
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Flying_Pig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 01:52 PM
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3. Try these dressings....
Edited on Sun Oct-19-03 01:52 PM by Flying_Pig
Thai Sweet:
2 -tablespoons of sweet rice vinegar
4 - tablespoons of light oil (like canola)
1/2 tablespoon of cold water
Pinch of salt & pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Pinch of sugar, to taste

Mix well, chill, and then toss with salad when ready. Should be enough dressing for two.

Creamy Cucumber Dressing:
2- tablespoons of sour cream
2- tablespoons of mayonaise
1- tablespoon of white or apple cider vinegar
1- tablespoon of cold water
1/2 tablespoon of light oil (like canola)
Pinch of salt & pepper
Pinch of dried parsley flakes
Pinch of dried dill weed

Mix well, then chill. Toss with salad when ready. Should be enough dressing for two servings.
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laura888 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 03:08 PM
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7. thanks flying pig...
glad to see you're still around in some parts :)
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Padraig18 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 01:57 PM
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4. Amish cuke salad
Edited on Sun Oct-19-03 01:58 PM by Padraig18
Wash & slice 3-4 cups cukes into *thin* slices, salt lightly, drain on paper towels 10-15 minutes. Mince one small, sweet onion and dice one medium tomato. Combine. Cover with dressing made from 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water and 2 tbsp. sugar. Chill 1 hour and serve.
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niyad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 02:35 PM
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6. and if you need still more inspiration, go to. .
http://www.kitchenlink.com and click on the "recipes" button and type in what you want-- presto, lots of recipes

(this site is a wonderful resource for all who love to cook and eat
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Rabrrrrrr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-19-03 03:55 PM
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8. Good recipes, but I like my onions thinly sliced,
instead of minced.

So that's an option, also. But I like onions, so I enjoy crunching into them and being able to eat just a slice of onion if I want.
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