Cucumber Ricotta Salad Mold Recipes

WHIPPED RICOTTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, olive oil and salt in a food processor. Blend until light and smooth, about 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
• For the dressing: Place the basil, pine nuts, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Set aside.
• For the salad: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, snap peas and arugula with the dressing.
• To assemble: Spread the whipped ricotta on the bottom of a platter. Place the dressed salad on top of the ricotta, leaving some of the cheese exposed around the edges. Serve.

RICOTTA, HERBS, AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Stir 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, parsley, or dill into 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Spread on toast; top with cucumber.

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, basil, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerated, for up to 3 hours.
• In a small bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place greens in a large bowl and pour over enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves; toss until well combined.
• Divide cucumbers evenly between 4 plates. Top with greens and sprinkle with cheese.

CUCUMBER-PINEAPPLE SALAD MOLD

Steps:

• Lightly grease a 7-cup mold with vegetable spray.
• Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water; cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Gradually add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese; beat well.
• Add in the sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce; chill until the consistancy of unbeaten egg whites.
• Remove from the fridge; stir in the next 6 ingredients.
• Pour into the prepared mold.
• Chill until firm (about 5 hours).
• Unmold onto a bed of cucumbers slices, if desired.

CUCUMBER MOLD SALAD

Steps:

• After seeding and grating the cucumber, drain them well, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid.
• Dissolve gelatin in liquid and stir over low heat or microwave until all is dissolved.
• Beat cream cheese until fluffy, add remaining ingredients, beat well.
• Pour into a jello mold and chill 3-4 hours or overnight.

COOL CUCUMBER MOLDED SALAD

Steps:

• Place the shredded cucumber in a colander to drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gelatin mix and hot water until gelatin has dissolved. Mix in the sugar, salt and vinegar. Set aside to cool until it starts to set, about 1 hour.
• When the gelatin has thickened, stir in the mayonnaise, and fold in the drained cucumber. Transfer to a mold or serving bowl, and chill for 3 hours, or until set.

CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM MOLD

Steps:

• Stir boiling water into dry gelatin and salt in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add cold water and lemon juice; stir. Refrigerate 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites).
• Mix sour cream and dressing until well blended. Stir into thickened gelatin. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until thickened (spoon drawn through leaves definite impression). Stir in cucumber, onion and dill weed. Pour into 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold. Garnish as desired. Store leftover gelatin mold in refrigerator.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Put cucumbers in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then toss. Add chile, basil, lime juice, dill, tarragon, mint and chives. Toss well.
• Spread ricotta generously over each ciabatta toast. Spoon cucumber mixture over ricotta on each toast. Garnish with cilantro springs and calendula petals, if using.

COOL CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and halve cucumber; remove the seeds. Shred and pat dry; set aside. In a bowl, combine gelatin and salt with boiling water; stir until dissolved. Add mayonnaise and cottage cheese; mix well. Stir in the onion and shredded cucumber. Pour into an oiled 5-cup mold. Refrigerate until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter. Garnish with cucumbers and parsley if desired.

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.

CUCUMBER-DILL MOUSSE

Steps:

• Spray 4-cup mold or bowl with cooking spray. Sprinkle gelatin on wine in 1-quart saucepan to soften. Heat over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved.
• Place 2 cups of the cucumbers and the remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Add gelatin mixture. Cover and blend 5 seconds.
• Pour into mold. Stir in remaining cucumber. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm; unmold.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SALAD MOLD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt, and place bowl in refrigerator, stirring occasionally until consistency of egg white. Fold in cucumbers, celery, horseradish, and cheeses blend well. Continue to blend adding mayonnaise, onion, and dill. Pour into 6-cup mold which has been rinsed in cold water. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Unmold by running a small spatula around edge of mold invert onto platter and place hot towel over mold. Shake gently to release salad. Garnish with very thinly sliced cucumber which will cling to mold if thin enough. Place a small sprig of parsley or watercress on top of each cucumber.Note: This would be good served for a luncheon with a chicken or turkey sandwich, or an all vegetable plate.