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Miso Cucumber Salad with Shallot & Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients For the Salad: 3 medium cucumbers, sliced (about 4 cups) 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shallot, thinly sliced ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped For the Miso Ginger Orange Dressing: ¼ cup orange juice 3 tablespoons white miso paste (gluten-free if need…

Mexican Cucumber Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (can be light) 2 tablespoons cotija cheese (see notes) 1 lime (zest and juice) ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 clove garlic, minced 6 mini cucumbers, sliced thin 1 cup frozen corn, thawed ¼ cup cilantro, minced 2 tablespoons minced r…

Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta, Dill & Mint

Ingredients: 1 cup (185 g) uncooked white quinoa 1 ½ cups (350 ml) filtered water (plus more as needed) Fine sea salt or kosher salt, as needed 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced ¼ cup (60 ml) flavorful olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh, strained lemo…

Cucumber Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh chives, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread ⅓ cup thinly sliced English cucumber Directions: In a small bowl, mix …

The 4-Ingredient Cucumber Salad I Can’t Stop Making

To make 4 servings, you’ll need: 1 English/hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon chili crisp (use more crisp than the chili oil) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Sesame seeds, optional Toss the thinly sliced cucumber (I use a mandoline) wit…

Creamy Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS: 2 cucumbers 1 small red onion 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1 tablespoon dill 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or distilled white vinegar) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions Peel and slice the cucumbers. Add to a mixing bowl. Slice the red o…