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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Hummus

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic in a medium bowl. Add cooled pasta. Toss with hummus. Gently mix in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust the amount of hummus based on how wet or dry the salad seems. Garnish with feta cheese.

By funnybelle

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Instant Pot Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add couscous and mung beans. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes more. Unlock and remove lid. Fluff couscous with a fork. Let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine couscous, mung beans, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.

By Fioa

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini and Black Olives in Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cucumbers, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, olives, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and pepper together in a medium bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Slowly whisk oil into dressing mixture in a medium bowl until combined; pour over salad, and serve.

By Dan Zahra

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 cucumbers in a blender; pour in chicken stock. Blend cucumber mixture until smooth and pureed; pour cucumber puree into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Chop the remaining 2 cucumbers. Stir chopped cucumbers, tomato, lime juice, and cayenne pepper into pureed cucumber until well mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By JRELERJR

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumber lengthwise in alternating strips so thin green strips of peel remain. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
  2. 2 Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl until combined. Gently fold in tomatoes.

By jerecar

Cucumber-Mango Salad

Cucumber-Mango Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the cucumber in wide stripes lengthwise, alternating skinned strips with peel. Slice into 1/4-inch pieces and place into salad bowl.
  2. 2 Add mangos, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and agave nectar to bowl and toss to blend.

By stronglive1

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

By RHOV

Cucumber Sandwiches I

Cucumber Sandwiches I

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix whipped cream cheese and dry Italian-style dressing mix. Spread equal portions of the mixture on slices of the cocktail rye bread. Top each with a slice of cucumber.

By Dorothea Rohatsch

Cucumbers and Egg Salad

Cucumbers and Egg Salad

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to a colander and run under cold water to cool.
  2. 2 Peel and chop eggs. Chop cucumbers and pickles.
  3. 3 Combine eggs, cucumbers, pickles, and mayonnaise in a bowl; mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Eva Ryder

Cucumber Avocado Salad

Cucumber Avocado Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cucumber, onion, dill, garlic, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, and toss. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Gently toss the avocado with the cucumber mixture. Refrigerate mixture 10 minutes more. Remove from the refrigerator, and drain. Remove and discard garlic. Toss the cucumber mixture again with the red wine vinegar.

By GrapeJuiceMama

Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho

Fresh Watermelon Gazpacho

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 6 cups watermelon, ½ cucumber, jalapeño, and vinegar in a blender; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; stir in remaining 2 cups watermelon and remaining ½ cucumber. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide gazpacho among 4 bowls; top servings with blueberries.

By Scott Koeneman

Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad

Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large glass mixing bowl.
  2. 2 Stir vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium-low and bring to a boil; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the vegetable mixture. Marinate mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir the reserved liquid from the herring into the vegetable mixture. Fold herring into the vegetable mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour more before serving.

By Thor

Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad

Simply Delicious Ranch Chicken Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and shred or cut into bite size pieces.
  2. 2 Combine the chicken, red onion, cucumber, garlic, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Cool Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Cool Cucumber and Avocado Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cucumber slices into a colander set in the sink, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside and allow to drip.
  2. 2 In a salad bowl, mix together the red onion, red bell pepper, lime zest and juice, cilantro, sugar, curry powder, and hot pepper sauce until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumber slices, and pat them dry with paper towels. Stir the cucumbers into the salad. Gently toss the avocados with the salad and serve.

By Barbara Kahian

Quick Vegan Sushi

Quick Vegan Sushi

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl and cover partially. Microwave on high until hot, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Place 1 nori sheet on the bamboo mat. Spread 1/2 of the rice evenly on nori sheet, using a little water on your hands or a spoon to keep rice from sticking. Place 1/2 of the cucumber and carrot slices on the top half of the rice, and roll nori sheet around rice and veggies, using the bamboo mat to help. Repeat with remaining nori sheet, rice, and veggies.
  3. 3 Cut each roll into 6 small pieces and put them in the refrigerator until cool, about 20 minutes.

By papebj