Grape and Cucumber Salad

Name: Grape and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 Cups
Ingredients: SALAD3 cups grapes; cut in half or quarters3 cups sliced cucumber¼ cup thinly sliced green onionDRESSING¼ cup vinegar (any type)1 teaspoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons packed brown sugar¾ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

A unique and delicious combination of grapes and cucumber, with a homemade vinegar dressing.

Video

Thinly sliced cucumber and grape halves with dressing in a bowl.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6 Cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

SALAD
3 cups grapes, cut in half or quarters
3 cups sliced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion

DRESSING
¼ cup vinegar (any type)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh fruits and vegetables under running water before preparing.
In a medium bowl, combine the grapes, cucumber and green onion.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight lid, mix or shake together the dressing ingredients and hot sauce, if desired.
Pour dressing over grapes and cucumbers and stir until mixed. Refrigerate until served.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

For a mild flavor, use cider or rice vinegar or lemon or lime juice in the dressing.

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Comments

Submitted by AngMath on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 09:39

This recipe was the surprise hit of our cooking workshops last summer. Most people thought it was a strange combo, but ended up loving it, myself included.

Submitted by crapej on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 15:38

I was so surprised by this combination, I couldn't stop eating it and will be making it over and over!

Submitted by walscaro on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:22

This is amazingly good. I had no idea that grapes and cucumber went so well together!

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