Pappas Cucumber Salad Recipes

QUICK CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Spread cucumber slices in a thin layer on a large platter. Sprinkle salt generously over the cucumber. Let salt soak into cucumber slices for about 30 minutes.
• Transfer cucumber to a colander and rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly and transfer to a dry surface. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towel.
• Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl. Add cucumber slices and tomatoes; toss to coat.

CUCUMBER-PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
• In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, chiles, and ginger. Add the cucumber, papaya, and cilantro and toss. Line a serving platter or 4 individual plates with lettuce leaves, and top each with about 1/2 cup of salad.
• Serve.

REFRESHING CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

COLD CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool, about 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, onion and bell pepper with the liquid mixture and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

PAPRIKAS WEISS' HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel the cucumbers and slice into very thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the liquid from the cucumbers.
• 2. Slice the onion very thin and mix with cucumbers. Add the salt, pepper, white vinegar, and water to cover the vegetables. Sprinkle paprika generously on top.

CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
• Add cucumbers and scallions and toss to combine. Salad can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

LOUIS PAPPAS' FAMOUS GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Line a large platter with outside lettuce leaves. Place 3 cups of the potato salad in a mound in the center of the platter. Cover with the remaining lettuce which has been shredded.
• Arrange the watercress on top of this.
• Place the tomato wedges around the outer edge of the salad with a few on the top, and place the cucumber wedges in between the tomatoes, making a solid base of the salad.
• Place the avocado slices around the outside.
• Place crumbled feta on top of the salad, with the green papper slices over all.
• On the very top, place the sliced beets with a shrimp on each beet slice and an anchovy fillet on top of the shrimp.
• The olives, peppers and green onions can be arranged as desired.
• The entire salad is then sprinkled with the vinegar and then with the oil.
• Sprinkle the oregano over all and serve at once. Serve with toasted garlic bread.

CUCUMBER-PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle cucumber with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes.
• Rinse and pat dry.
• In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, chiles and ginger.
• Add the cucumber, papaya and cilantro and toss.
• Line a serving platter or 4 indivicual plates with lettuce leaves and top each with about 1/2 cup salad.

LOUIS PAPPAS FAMOUS GREEK SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Line a lrge platter with the outside lettuce leaves and place 3 cups of the potato salad in a mound, in the center of the platter. Cover with the remaining lettuce which has been shredded. Arrange the roka or watercress on top of this. Place the tomato wedges around the outer edges of salad with a few on the top, and place the cucumber wedges in between the tomatoes, making a solid base of the salad. Place the avocado slices around the outside. Slices of Feta cheese should be arranged on the top of the salad, with the green pepper slices over all. On the very top place the sliced beets with a shrimp on each beet slice and an anchovy filet on the shrimp. The olives, peppers and green onions can be arranged as desired. The entire salad is then sprinkled with the vinegar and then with the blended oil. Sprinkle the oregano over all and serve at once. Garlic toasted Greek bread is served with the salad. POTATO SALAD Boil the potatoes in the jackets for abour 30 minutes or until tender but not soft, when tested. Drain, cool and peel the potatoes when cold, slice into a bowl. Cut onions and pepper into thin slices, and chop the parsley. Add to the potatoes and sprinkle lightly with salt. Fold in the sald dressing using more if necessary to hold salad together lightlhy.