Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 or 4 small cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced; ice water; 1 c. whipping cream or sour cream (1/2 pt.); 1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 small onion, grated; salt and pepper to taste; 1 medium size head cauliflower; boiling, salted water; 6 Tbsp. olive oil or salad oil; 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. each: chopped capers, minced parsley and chopped pimiento; 1 green onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. each: dry mustard and pepper; 1/2 c. sliced pitted black olives

Servings: persons

3 or 4 small cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
ice water
1 c. whipping cream or sour cream (1/2 pt.)
1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 small onion, grated
salt and pepper to taste
1 medium size head cauliflower
boiling, salted water
6 Tbsp. olive oil or salad oil
3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. each: chopped capers, minced parsley and chopped pimiento
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. each: dry mustard and pepper
1/2 c. sliced pitted black olives

1
Cut apart the cauliflower carefully, keeping the flowerets fairly large.
2
Drop into boiling, salted water.
3
Boil 4 to 5 minutes, until just slightly tender.
4
Pour into a colander and cool in running cold water.
5
Drain well and reassemble by arranging top-side-down in a bowl (one about the same shape on the bottom as the cauliflower).
6
Combine the oil, vinegar, capers, parsley, pimiento, onion, salt, mustard and pepper; spoon over the cauliflower.
7
Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 or 4 small cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced, ice water, 1 c. whipping cream or sour cream (1/2 pt.), 1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cucumber Salad

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