Imen Dridi Cucumber Salad by Jamie Oliver is a delightful combination of crisp cucumbers, briny olives, piquant balsamic vinegar, and vibrant mint, takes just 10 minutes to be ready!
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💚 Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Salad Recipe:
- Crunchy Refreshment: Cucumbers offer a satisfying crunch.
- Mediterranean Twist: Olives and balsamic bring a Mediterranean flavor.
- Eye-Catching Appeal: Striped cucumber and vibrant ingredients create a visually appealing dish.
- Zesty Kick: Lemon juice adds a citrusy burst.
- Effortless Delight: Quick and easy preparation for a hassle-free, flavorful salad.
❓ What Is Jamie Oliver’s Cucumber Salad Recipe?
The Cucumber Salad by Jamie Oliver is a vibrant dish of crispy cucumbers, salty olives, balsamic vinegar, and zesty lemon, creating a refreshing treat.
🥒 Jamie Oliver Cucumber Salad Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 10 black olives, stone in
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 spring onions
- extra virgin olive oil
- ½ a lemon
- freshly ground black pepper
- 5 or 6 sprigs of fresh mint
- ½ a fresh red chili (optional)
🥗 How To Make Jamie Oliver Cucumber Salad
- Cut the cucumber lengthwise with a fork so that it becomes uniformly striped.
- Trim the ends using a knife on a chopping board.
- Half them lengthwise and then carefully cut them in half across the middle.
- Carefully remove the seeds using a teaspoon.
- Cut the cucumber into 1 cm pieces and add them to a bowl for blending.
- Squish the olives with the heel of your hand, remove and discard the stones, set them on a cutting board, coarsely chop them, and add them to the bowl.
- Toss in the spring onions after trimming and slicing them finely.
- Mix in the balsamic vinegar and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Use your fingers to extract the juice from half a lemon, removing any seeds.
- Add some black pepper, just a touch.
- Combine everything together, then garnish with the picked and torn mint leaves.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Uniform Stripes: Fork-cut cucumbers for visual appeal.
- Crisp Texture: Remove seeds before chopping.
- Minty Twist: Add torn mint for freshness.
- Briny Goodness: Squish and chop olives.
- Zesty Kick: Enhance with fresh lemon juice.
🍗 What Side Dishes Go With Cucumber Salad?
Complement cucumber salad with grilled chicken, stuffed grape leaves, roasted chickpeas, avocado salsa, sweet potato fries, caprese skewers, stuffed bell peppers, or hummus and pita bread.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Cucumber Salad?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover cucumber salad fresh in the fridge for 3 to 4 days when placed in a sealed container.
- In The Freezer: You shouldn’t freeze leftover cucumber salad because, due to their high water content, freezing cucumbers might cause them to lose texture and flavor.
🚫 Can I Heat Leftovers Cucumber Salad?
It is not recommended to heat leftover cucumber salad since fresh cucumbers and other ingredients might lose their texture and taste, so it is best enjoyed cold and refreshing.
FAQs
Why is my cucumber salad so runny?
Your cucumber salad becomes runny as the crisp vegetables release water when sitting, impacting texture.
Should I peel cucumber for salad?
Peeling cucumbers for salad depends on the variety and maturity. Young, tender cucumbers may not need peeling for added texture.
Which cucumber is best for salad?
Persian cucumbers are ideal for salads due to their crisp texture, thin skin, and minimal seeds, offering a refreshing and crunchy bite.
How do you keep cucumber salad from getting soggy?
To keep cucumber salad from getting soggy add salt to sliced cucumbers to draw out excess moisture through osmosis before assembling.
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Jamie Oliver Cucumber Salad Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 106
- Total Fat 8.8g
- Saturated Fat 1.2g
- Total Carbohydrates 3.9g
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 3.6g
- Protein 1.4g
Jamie Oliver Cucumber Salad
Description
Cucumber Salad by Jamie Oliver is a delightful combination of crisp cucumbers, briny olives, piquant balsamic vinegar, and vibrant mint, takes just 10 minutes to be ready!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber lengthwise with a fork so that it becomes uniformly striped.
- Trim the ends using a knife on a chopping board.
- Half them lengthwise and then carefully cut them in half across the middle.
- Carefully remove the seeds using a teaspoon.
- Cut the cucumber into 1 cm pieces and add them to a bowl for blending.
- Squish the olives with the heel of your hand, remove and discard the stones, set them on a cutting board, coarsely chop them, and add them to the bowl.
- Toss in the spring onions after trimming and slicing them finely.
- Mix in the balsamic vinegar and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Use your fingers to extract the juice from half a lemon, removing any seeds.
- Add some black pepper, just a touch.
- Combine everything together, then garnish with the picked and torn mint leaves.
Notes
- Uniform Stripes: Fork-cut cucumbers for visual appeal.
Crisp Texture: Remove seeds before chopping.
Minty Twist: Add torn mint for freshness.
Briny Goodness: Squish and chop olives.
Zesty Kick: Enhance with fresh lemon juice.
