Cucumber Salad

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Are you craving a fresh and zesty addition to your meal lineup? Look no further than this quick and tasty cucumber salad! Bursting with crispness and vibrant flavors, this recipe is a delightful way to elevate any dining experience. It’s not just a salad—it’s a refreshing sensation that takes mere minutes to prepare and delivers a symphony of tastes with every bite.

This simple yet flavorful salad combines the crunch of cucumbers, the subtle bite of red onion, and a harmonious blend of herbs and dressing that’ll tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, need a light side for dinner, or simply want a healthy snack, this cucumber salad is the perfect answer. Get ready to embark on a journey of crispness and tanginess that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

How to Cut Cucumber for Salad?

To prepare cucumber for salad, you can follow these simple steps:

Cut Cucumber Spears:

1. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise.
2. Optionally, use the tip of a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
3. Cut the halves in half lengthwise, resulting in four total spears.
4. Adjust length by cutting the spears widthwise for smaller pieces.

1. Adjust Size (Optional):
   • If desired, further cut cucumber spears in half lengthwise to achieve the desired size.

Dicing Cucumber:

1. Start by chopping off both ends of the cucumber.
2. Cut the cucumber in half, creating two shorter pieces for easier handling.
3. Slice each piece lengthwise down the center, resulting in 4 halves, each with a flat side.
4. Place all the cucumber pieces flat sides down on a cutting board.
5. Cut these pieces lengthwise down the center again, producing cucumber quarters.
6. Lay the cucumber quarters flat side by side on the cutting board and cut them across into thin diced pieces.

Julienning Cucumber:

1. Begin by cutting off both ends of the cucumber.
2. Divide the cucumber into 3 to 4 smaller pieces.
3. Make one piece stand up vertically and slice down one side to create a flat side; repeat for each piece.
4. Place the cucumber pieces flat side down on the cutting board.
5. Cut thin slices lengthwise, creating about 6 to 8 thin slices for each piece.
6. Stack these slices on top of each other and cut them into matchstick-shaped cucumber pieces.

These straightforward steps will help you efficiently prepare diced and julienned cucumber for your salad.

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

Nutrient	Amount Per Serving
Calories	80 kcal
Total Fat	0g
Sodium	10mg
Total Carbohydrates	12g
Dietary Fiber	2g
Sugars	6g
Protein	2g

What to Serve with Cucumber Salad?

Think of cucumber salad as the cheerful sidekick that jazzes up your meal! Here’s how it steals the show:

1. Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe.
2. BBQ Shrimp
3. Reuben Sandwich
4. Bagel and Lox
5. Southern Red Beans and Rice