5 from 10 votes
Grated Cucumber Salad
Grated Cucumber Salad features grated cucumber dressed with a tangy vinaigrette made from garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. The cucumber is peeled and shredded while leaving out the seeds, then drained to reduce moisture. This salad is crisp and refreshing with a balanced savory and acidic dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
119 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
- 2 medium garlic minced, cloves
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
- To extract more juice from the grated cucumber for cocktails, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over it and let it rest.
- If not using the cucumber water for drinks, pressing the grated cucumber helps reduce excess liquid for a less watery salad.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% 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.