Grated Cucumber Salad
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Grated Cucumber Salad
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This quick and easy, refreshing healthy cucumber salad is a simple side dish that's especially good when paired with other spicy foods to tame the heat. Tossed in a tangy red wine & dijon vinaigrette, this shredded cucumber salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
GRATE THE CUCUMBER:
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skins from the cucumber. Cut the cucumbers in half, horizontally.
- Use the large holes on a box grater to grate the flesh of the cucumber, stopping once you come to the seeds in the center of the vegetable. Rotate the cucumber, shredding the flesh and leaving a round cylinder of seeds. Discard the seeds.
DRAIN THE CUCUMBER:
- Place a medium mesh strainer over a medium bowl and add the shredded cucumer to the strainer. Set aside for 20 minutes.
MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:
- In a small bowl add the garlic, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar and olive oil.
- Use a whisk to vigorously blend the vinaigrette until it emulsifies. Set aside.
- Once the grated cucumber has drained most of its liquid off, transfer the shredded veg to a bowl and pour the vinaigrette over it. Toss to combine and serve.
Notes
- If you plan to use the cucumber water for a cocktail, just let it rest. If you're not cocktailing... you can get more cucumber liquid out of the cucumber by adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt sprinkled over the top of the grated cucumber.
- If you plan to use the cucumber water for a cocktail, just let it rest. If you're not cocktailing... you can get more cucumber liquid out of the cucumber by adding 1/2 teaspoon of salt sprinkled over the top of the grated cucumber.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
203mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
103IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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