Cucumberwithfetacheesedressing Recipes

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first four ingredients; toss with cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth; fold sliced cucumbers into the mayonnaise mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve chilled.

CUCUMBER WITH FETA CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place a few lettuce leaves (shredded) on each of four side plates.
• Slice the cucumber and onion very, very thinly, and divide the slices between the four plates, arranging them neatly on top of the lettuce.
• Chop the cheese very finely, and mix well with the olive oil, the juice of a lemon, the oregano and some freshly ground black pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion on each plate, and serve.

FETA CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Combine the cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper; add to cucumber mixture and stir gently.

FETA & CUCUMBER BITES

Steps:

• Add the garlic, feta, ricotta and dill to a food processor and whizz until smooth but thick.
• Fill the middle of the cucumber with the cheese mix and smooth over. Cut into 3cm-thick slices. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and garnish with the dill fronds.

GERMAN CUCUMBER DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all together and taste.
• Add more vinegar, salt, sugar,water or whatever to your taste.
• Pour over thinly sliced cucumbers and onions.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• Best to use the thin burpless gormet cucumbers that are individually wrapped.
• They have less seeds and are not as bitter as regular cucumbers.

CUCUMBER-FETA TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees. Split baguette lengthwise and lightly brush cut sides with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake until golden around edges, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash together feta, 4 teaspoons oil, and lemon juice with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Spread feta mixture evenly over toasted baguette and top with cucumber. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and a drizzle of oil. Cut into pieces to serve.

FETA-AND-CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Halve cucumbers, and scoop out seeds using a melon baller or small spoon. Grate cucumbers on the large holes of a box grater. Transfer the grated cucumbers to a colander set over a bowl or in the sink. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, and let the cucumber mixture stand 15 minutes to drain.
• Rinse cucumbers; shake out excess liquid. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Stir together cucumbers, yogurt, feta, chopped mint, cream, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, transfer dip to a bowl lined with cabbage leaves. Garnish dip with mint sprig; serve with crudites.

CUCUMBER FETA SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Chop enough of cucumber to measure 1 cup and in a blender purée with feta, yogurt, and garlic until smooth. Transfer dressing to a bowl and season with pepper and salt. Chill dressing, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.