Creamy Minty Cucumbers Recipes

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in a large salad bowl, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mint, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well blended. Pour over the cucumbers, and mix until well coated.

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Steps:

• Peel and slice: 2 cucumbers.
• If the seeds are large and tough, cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon before slicing. Place in a medium-size bowl and sprinkle with: Salt.
• In another bowl, combine: 1/4 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Fresh-ground black pepper.
• Stir well. If water has accumulated with the cucumbers, drain it off. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and combine. Coarsely chop: 3 mint sprigs, leaves only and toss with the cucumbers. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Serve cool.
• Variations
• Add pounded garlic to the dressing.
• Serve alongside sliced beets dressed with oil and vinegar.
• Grate or dice the cucumbers and serve as a sauce over baked salmon.
• Parsley, chervil, basil, or cilantro can be substituted for the mint.
• Substitute plain yogurt for the cream.
• Add spices such as cumin, coriander, or mustard seeds to the dressing.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gradually whisk the vinegar into the cream. Gently stir in the cucumbers, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a short time. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Steps:

• Combine mayo and sugar; add vinegar and stir until well mixed.
• Add salt, garlic powder, and spearmint to mayo mixture, stir until well combined.
• Add sliced cucumbers to mayo mixture and gently fold over and over until all the cucumbers slices are covered in the mayo mixture.
• Refridgerate at least 2 hours, overnight is best, stirring occasionally.