Waste Not, Want Not
Waste Not, Want Not

Cucumber Recipes

Cucumber Recipes

Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Servings: 4
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ripe pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove seeds if desired, then chop into half-moons.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately, or chill briefly for best freshness.

Nutrition Information
Each serving provides approximately 80 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 30 milligrams of sodium, and 0 milligrams of cholesterol.


Korean Cucumber Salad

Servings: 1
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1 cup (150 g)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add sliced cucumbers to the dressing and gently toss until well coated.
  4. Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Information
Each serving provides approximately 50 calories, 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 4 grams of unsaturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 200 milligrams of sodium, and 0 milligrams of cholesterol.

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