Light And Tasty Cucumber Slices Recipes

LIGHT AND TASTY CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Slice the cucumber into really thin slices. I use my food processor to do this and it just takes a few seconds.
• In a bowl combine the white vinegar, Splenda, garlic and dill and just stir until the Splenda is dissolved.
• Pour wet mixture over the cucumber slices and stir so that the mixture has coated all of the slices.
• You can eat right away but they are much better if you put them in an air tight container and chill them in the fridge for a few hours (I do them overnight).

EASY DELICIOUS MARINATED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring so the sugar dissolves.
• Turn off heat and set aside for about 5 minutes.
• Slice vegetables and place in large mixing bowl.
• Pour vinegar mixture over veggies and toss a bit.
• Layer in a large flat dish (I use my Pyrex 13 by 9 pan) that has a tight fiting lid.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least one whole day (but a couple days is even better).
• Stir every 6 hours or so to be sure all cucumbers get marinaded.
• Serve chilled as a salad or as a delicious edible garnish.

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Trim the ends of the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise in half, then run the tines of a fork several times down the length to creat a slight decoration on the skin.
• Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and cut the cucumber halves into 3-inch sections; cut the sections, along the length, into almost paper thin slices and place in a bowl.
• Mix the remaining ingredients; add to the cucumbers and toss lightly to coat the slices.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes; serve cold.

CHAMORRO CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Pare the cucumbers and leave narrow strips of skin for color.
• Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
• In a zip-lock plastic bag, combine onions, pepper, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water.
• Add cucumber slices.
• Seal bag securely.
• Turn bag over and over to coat cucumbers.
• Place bag in refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• A longer time will enhance flavor.
• Serve in bowl.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH DILL CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Trim ends from cucumbers and cut crosswise into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. Scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side of each round with a small melon-baller, forming little cups. Drain cucumbers, cup sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.
• Beat cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.

JUST CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a bowl toss together the cucumbers, onion, if using, and dill.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt and bring to a boil.
• Pour over cucumbers.
• Stir to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.