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Fresh Frozen Cucumbers
Side Dish American

Fresh Frozen Cucumbers

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
2890 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap; refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Rinse and drain cucumbers, pressing out as much water as possible.
  3. 3 Return cucumbers to the bowl; stir in sugar and vinegar until well combined. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap; refrigerate for 24 hours more.
  4. 4 Transfer cucumbers to a freezer container and freeze.

By Amy Sue B

Buryl's Ice Box Pickles
Side Dish American

Buryl's Ice Box Pickles

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl; let stand 2 hours. Drain thoroughly.
  2. 2 Stir sugar and vinegar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Transfer to large resealable plastic freezer bags; store in the freezer.

By bhoff

Braised Cucumbers
Side Dish American

Braised Cucumbers

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle kosher salt over the top; toss to coat and let rest, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain cucumbers and discard any accumulated liquid.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir cucumbers in hot butter until cucumbers are heated through and color starts to change, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer cucumbers to a serving dish; season with lemon juice, mint, and black pepper.

By clk103197

Shieldzini
Side Dish Japanese

Shieldzini

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cucumbers lengthwise, scoop out seeds with a spoon, and slice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a salad bowl.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together salt, oil, sugar, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour over cucumbers, and gently toss. Refrigerate several hours before serving, tossing every now and then.

By PEGW

Sweet and Sour Veggies
Side Dish

Sweet and Sour Veggies

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Total
12 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, vinegar and celery seed. Stir until dissolved.
  2. 2 In a medium-size mixing bowl, layer the red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Pour sugar mixture over vegetables, cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.

By annabell

Mom's Marinated Cucumbers
Side Dish American

Mom's Marinated Cucumbers

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers, slice wafer-thin, sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes; squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, onion, water, and celery seeds in a bowl; add cucumbers and stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Karen

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad
Side Dish American

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink. Let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid and salt has drained, 15 to 30 minutes. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour over cucumber mixture and stir until coated.
  6. 6 Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By MHudson

Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad
Side Dish

Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, cucumber, green pepper and onion.
  2. 2 To make the dressing combine in a saucepan over medium heat: vinegar, margarine, sugar, flour, salt and brown mustard; bring to boil. Continue to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.

By Shirley Horton

Couscous with a Kick!
Side Dish

Couscous with a Kick!

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand until the couscous absorbs the water entirely, about 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 While the couscous soaks, stir the feta cheese, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, garlic, green onion, mint, basil, cilantro, parsley, cumin, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the prepared couscous and mix well.

By vburrito

Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles
Side Dish American

Microwave Bread-and-Butter Pickles

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar and vinegar together in a large microwave-safe bowl until sugar dissolved; stir in salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric. Stir in cucumbers and onion.
  2. 2 Microwave on high, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Chill before serving.

By Lisa S

Smashed Cucumber Salad
Side Dish Asian

Smashed Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 ½ -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
  4. 4 Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. If you have time, refrigerate salad to allow flavors to mingle, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 When ready to serve, spoon crushed cucumbers into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Vietnamese Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Side Dish Southeast Asian

Spicy Vietnamese Quick-Pickled Vegetables

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect two pint-sized jars for cracks, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, divide carrots, radish, cucumbers, and jalapeños evenly between the two clean jars. Pour hot liquid over vegetables in the jars and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Screw on lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Peppery Coleslaw with Cucumbers and Celery
Side Dish American

Peppery Coleslaw with Cucumbers and Celery

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss cabbage, celery, cucumber, cilantro, and parsley together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and onion powder together in a separate bowl; stir into cabbage mixture until thoroughly combined. Chill before serving, about 1 hour.

By Susan Bray Garrison

Panzanella
Side Dish Italian

Panzanella

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
12 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, yellow pepper, parsley, and basil.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic. Pour lemon juice mixture over the tomato mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until toasted and dry.
  4. 4 Toss bread cubes with tomato mixture, and serve.

By JUNEBUFF1

Tabbouleh III
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Tabbouleh III

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cracked wheat in bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes; drain and squeeze out excess water.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Toss again prior to serving.

By Katherine Denning

Mom's Spicy Cucumber Kimchee
Side Dish Korean

Mom's Spicy Cucumber Kimchee

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine gochujang, white sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small bowl to make a seasoned gochujang paste.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and instant beef stock together in a large bowl. Stir in seasoned gochujang paste. Add cucumbers; stir until coated. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
  3. 3 Let cucumbers marinate in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.

By santokieann