Cucumber Onion Slaw Recipes

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
• Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

SIMPLE CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions.
• Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).

CUCUMBER SLAW

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, carrots, onion, sugar, coriander, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add vinegar and mix well.

CUCUMBER-CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the cabbage, cucumbers, carrots and scallions; toss. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the cucumbers, red onions, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a bowl. Pour them into a colander and suspend it over a bowl. Wrap the bowl and colander with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the bowl.
• Pour the yogurt into a sieve lined with a paper towel and suspend it over another bowl. Wrap the bowl and sieve in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the second bowl.
• When the cucumbers are ready, roll them up in paper towels or a kitchen towel and press the towel lightly to remove most of the liquid. Place the cucumbers and yogurt in a large bowl with the sour cream, vinegar, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Toss well and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and serve chilled.

ASIAN CUCUMBER SLAW

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine cucumber, carrots, red bell pepper, and onion.
• In another small bowl combine the ingredients for the sesame dressing and whisk together.
• Pour dressing over cucumber mixture and chill until chilled. Add cashews just before serving and toss.

CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• You will need a 2 quart jar with lid or other 2 quart container.
• Cut the ends off the cucumbers and peel along the long edge in 3-4 strips to leave a sort of stripped cucumber.
• Slice the cucumber in thin rounds.
• Peel and slice the onion in thin slices and separate.
• Put the cucumber and onion alternately in your jar/container.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and cover your jar/container tightly and gently turn so the ingredients are mixed together.
• Refrigerate overnight and serve cold.

CUCUMBER-RADISH SLAW

Steps:

• Peel English cucumbers. Halve lengthwise; slice cucumbers very thinly on the diagonal.
• Thinly slice radishes. In a large colander, toss vegetables with coarse salt. Top mixture with a plate that fits inside colander; weight with a heavy object. Drain in sink 20 minutes; squeeze vegetables in paper towels to dry.
• Transfer to a bowl; toss with minced red onion, cider vinegar, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon sugar; season with salt and ground pepper. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, about 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ONION CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt and celery seed. Combine the sugar and vinegar; pour over cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.