Spicy Bean and Cucumber Salad

Spicy Bean and Cucumber Salad

eastvege   12:37

Fresh chilies add spice to this green bean salad.

Ingredients

2       cups chopped cooked green beans

1       cup finely chopped peeled cucumber

1/2    cup finely chopped red onion

2       tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2       tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2       teaspoons chopped fresh green chilies or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1       teaspoon honey

1/2    teaspoon salt

Steps

• 1  mix all ingredients.
• 2  Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.

Tips :

Be sure to peel the cucumbers, even if their skin is relatively thin. By exposing all of the cucumber’s flesh to the dressing, it soaks up more flavor.

Two cups of frozen cut green beans, cooked briefly and rinsed under cool water, will save you the time of chopping and cooking fresh beans.

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

eastvege   12:27

Dress up the look of the “cukes” by running the tines of a fork down the length of each cucumber before slicing.

Ingredients

2        medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

1/3     cup cider or white vinegar

1/3     cup water

2        tablespoons sugar

1/2     teaspoon salt

1/8     teaspoon pepper

Chopped fresh dill weed or parsley, if desired

Steps

• 1 Place cucumbers in small glass or plastic bowl.
• 2 In tightly covered container, shake remaining ingredients except dill weed. Pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors.
• 3 Drain cucumbers. Sprinkle with dill weed. Store covered in refrigerator.

 
Tips:  
 After draining cucumbers, stir in 3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt. Store covered in refrigerator.

 credit to : bettycrocker