Creamy Minty Cucumbers Recipes

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CUCUMBERS IN CREAM



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"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY CUCUMBERS IN CREAM



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This recipe is a five-ingredient salad that goes together quick as a wink. This recipe is a great way to use locally produced cream.-Dolores Hayes, Fort Plain, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
5 medium cucumbers, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gradually whisk the vinegar into the cream. Gently stir in the cucumbers, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBERS WITH CREAM AND MINT



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Categories     Sauce     Mint     Cucumber

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cucumbers
Salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh-ground black pepper
3 mint sprigs, leaves only

Steps:

  • Peel and slice: 2 cucumbers.
  • If the seeds are large and tough, cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon before slicing. Place in a medium-size bowl and sprinkle with: Salt.
  • In another bowl, combine: 1/4 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Fresh-ground black pepper.
  • Stir well. If water has accumulated with the cucumbers, drain it off. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and combine. Coarsely chop: 3 mint sprigs, leaves only and toss with the cucumbers. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Serve cool.
  • Variations
  • Add pounded garlic to the dressing.
  • Serve alongside sliced beets dressed with oil and vinegar.
  • Grate or dice the cucumbers and serve as a sauce over baked salmon.
  • Parsley, chervil, basil, or cilantro can be substituted for the mint.
  • Substitute plain yogurt for the cream.
  • Add spices such as cumin, coriander, or mustard seeds to the dressing.

CREAMY MINTY CUCUMBERS



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Make and share this Creamy Minty Cucumbers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tornado Ali

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced dried spearmint
4 cucumbers, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine mayo and sugar; add vinegar and stir until well mixed.
  • Add salt, garlic powder, and spearmint to mayo mixture, stir until well combined.
  • Add sliced cucumbers to mayo mixture and gently fold over and over until all the cucumbers slices are covered in the mayo mixture.
  • Refridgerate at least 2 hours, overnight is best, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 190.4, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 0.9

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