Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2008

I was really excited to try this recipe, and I was very disappointed with the results. The cilantro was very overpowering. The flavors just didn't come together to me.

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volklchic

	Cooking Level: Beginning Home Town: Alden, Michigan, USA Living In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2007

Yum! Satisfied my craving for cold cucumbers! I couldn't stop myself from adding more seasonings, tomatoes, onion, and olive oil. I did refrain from adding feta crumbles and ripe olives, but that would make it more Greek. I would have put the jalapenos in if I'd had them handy. If anyone thinks this is bland, why don't they add a little more seasonings????

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2007

This was pretty good. I agree, it tastes much better if you let it sit overnight.

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{ Heidi }

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Wheaton, Illinois, USA Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2007

I loved this! I added a little extra chili powder. And I loved it so much I kept making it for weeks because it had a kick and it was so refreshing. Yum!

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skyhigh

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2006

I love cucumber salad but did not like this. The cilantro was entirely too strong a flavor and choked out the cucumber. Thanks for sharing but will not make this again.

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delilahsdagger

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2006

This salad was very easy to make, but a little boring. I let it sit overnight and then added some chopped tomato and minced garlic and then it was great!

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2005

My husband and I liked this pretty well. Reading the reviews I let is sit overnight. then had it a day later and it soaked the flavors even more. I added more chili powder and cilantro becase my husband adores both.

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2004

Rather dull. Added a couple green onions some more chili powder and infused about 2TBS of olive oil with a couple cloves of minced garlic, let it cool down then mixed it in with the cukes and a little extra lime juice. Helped a little...

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SKIMAN


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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2004

This was really uninteresting. I tried adding oil and more seasoning and it didn't help. I will not make this again, it just wasn't special.

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Patricia

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Reviewed: May 18, 2004

Really enjoyed this. Got some cucumbers and cilantro at the produce stand very cheap, and this filled the bill! I also chopped a couple of tomatoes in and added just a smidge of garlic powder. So cool and refreshing, yet tasty!

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TRIPLEJ28

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: San Diego, California, USA Living In: Liberty Hill, Texas, USA
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Reviewed: May 8, 2004

This was good, but it was lacking a little something. Next time I will try a little more cilantro, onion, and a splash of vinegar. I did add a little extra salt, and let it set over night. I think both of those things helped. I will try this again adding the above ideas.

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PATTONMICHELE

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2004

I followed the recipe to the letter but found it lacked taste. I tweaked it and added hot peppers, and a drizzle of olive oil.......yummy now! I will make this again

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Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2004

Great light dish!!! I put sliced tomatoes and pieces of sliced fresh mozzarella cheese on a plate and then put this cucumber salad on top. It was awesome!! Next time I'll slice red onions for the top. Reminded me of an italian ensalata capresse (I hope I spelled that right).

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2004

You know what? I have to ammend my earlier comment - give this salad a day to marinate, and it is GREAT! I took my leftovers for lunch today, and I enjoyed it much more than last night. Make it a day ahead.

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2004

awesome, awesome, awesome. for those of you who like flavor!!! i read the other reviews and put less chili powder like people suggested... big mistake. i made it again & doubled the chili powder & it knocked my socks off! definitely let it marinate long though. i recommend at least 4 hours. good when it's hot outside!

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2004

I thought that this salad was very quick and easy to make. That is a plus. I thought that it tasted a lot better the second day. It really should sit for at least 4-5 hours I would say. My sister didn't really like it but, my teachers really liked the salad. I had to make it for school. I would give the salad a 3 or 4.

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WIGREENAEL


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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2003

This was AWESOME! I served it with grilled chicken and rice. I only had one cucumber in the house, so I added 1/2 of a firm tomato and some red onion. I also added a little fresh mint and some black pepper. Delicious! My 4 year old son asked that I make it for dinner tomorrow night!

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2003

Nice and easy accompaniment to a meal. Since I don't like too much chili powder, I cut the amount in half. My husband thought it had a tad too much cilantro, but I love cilantro so it was fine for me. (Fresh, not dried, cilantro is a must!) Definitely let this chill for at least 2 hrs. for the flavors to blend.

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