Summertime Cucumber Zucchini Salad Recipes

SUMMERTIME CUCUMBER-ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Dissolve sugar in hot water then blend with the vinegar, salt, and peppers. .
• Arrange in alternate layers: 2 medium CUCUMBERS, scored with a fork, not peeled but sliced very thinly and 2 medium ZUCCHINI, raw, same size as cucumbers, prepared the same way.
• Drain any water formed from cucumbers before adding the dressing.
• Allow vegetables to marinate in the dressing at least 1 hour before serving.
• Serve with meat, fish, or poultry.

ZUCCHINI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In the bottom of a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon basil vinaigrette: lemon juice through pepper.
• Trim both ends of the zucchini and use a vegetable peeler to create long, wide ribbons. I find that it's easiest to place the zucchini flat on a cutting board and peel the vegetable horizontally.
• Repeat the same process with a cucumber and place both the zucchini and cucumber ribbons in the bowl on top of the vinaigrette.
• Add arugula and cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss well until vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

ZUCCHINI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Stir mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix together in a large bowl. Stir in the zucchini, cucumber, and bell pepper. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BLACK OLIVES IN LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, mix together the cucumbers, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, black olives, basil, and thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, sugar, and white pepper until thoroughly combined. Pour the olive oil slowly into the dressing mixture, whisking to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad, and serve.

ZUCCHINI AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, cucumber, onion, olives, tomatoes, and parsley.
• For the dressing, whisk together oil, vinegars, mustard, salt, hot pepper sauce, garlic, and pepper. Add to zucchini mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
• Makes 5 servings.

CUCUMBER-ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange in alternate layers cucumber, zucchini & onions.
• Mix VINEGAR and SUGAR dissolved in 1/2 cup HOT WATER add SALT, PEPPER, & CRUSHED RED PEPPER.Add a couple ice cubes to chill.
• Drain any water formed from cucumbers before adding the dressing.
• Allow vegetables to marinate in the dressing at least 1 hour before serving.