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'Dressed' Cucumber

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"A Barbadian spin on cucumber salad, almost always served as a side dish with main meals. Also used (with the addition of parsley and a touch of allspice) as the 'pickle' in 'soused' meats (pork, lamb, beef/oxtails, chicken). Fresh lime juice is the key to this delicious salad." — divapat

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1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

salt to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
2 tablespoons hot water

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Directions

Combine the cucumber, onion, pepper, lime juice, salt, hot sauce, and water in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 06, 2010

we really liked this recipe tho i added 'quite' abit more hot sauce (chipotle tabasco), and lime juice and also sprinkled in some course ground black pepper and there was plenty of marinade for the veggies...i served it with bbq'd fish and baked taters...will forsure make it again...thanks for the recipe...

—smitty

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 24, 2011

As is there is not too much flavor going on. I ended up adding a LOT more hot pepper sauce but still felt it lacked something which is probably vinegar. Growing up in Kansas City I rarely every had a raw cuke without it being marinated in vinegar of some kind but not everyone likes vinegar either so my only other suggestion would be to add a fresh herb of your choice and that would definitely kick it up a notch. I will make this again but with tweaks.

—Soup Loving Nicole

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8 Ratings

Jul 05, 2010

Not a bad cucumber salad, a bit different from what I'm used to, I feel it needed something, I did add a extra dash of hot pepper sauce, a little bit more water. There wasn't any juice to this salad, so I wasn't sure extactly if that was right. It's seasoned for sure, dressed??? I'm not so sure. But it's a decent light summery salad for sure. Do try. Will make again and play around with the flavor more. Thanks

—mis7up

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May 19, 2012

i have made my own version of this salad for my family. the addition of fresh parley, some onion and maybe more lime juice for a tangy flavour. shredding the cucumber finely may also help in the absorption of the flavors. Bye oh and ps. leaving the cucumber until it turns soft: it has something to do with osmosis. i'm 14 so i'm not a pro but i'm barbadian so i hope i helped

—chrissie_cupcake

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Jan 17, 2012

Of course I added two small limes instead of juice from one. It just didn't seem like enough from one. I also put in more Hot Sauce (Louisiana Hot Sauce) and put in some pepper and a pinch of salt. Didn't have a red bell pepper, so I added a couple slices of tomato to add to the mix. Added a purple onion...and a LOT at that! It was good but I for sure want to try and mix it up a bit for the next times. A great afternoon snack for work and very easy to make!

—Green Eyed Texan

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Oct 22, 2010

Just not a lot of flavor. Many other cucumber salad recipes out there that are loaded with taste. As other reviewers suggested, I added extra Tabasco sauce, some freshly ground pepper, and even a littlle bit of chopped cilantro, but it wasn't enough to take it beyond blandness. Served with chicken scallopini, sesame green beans, freshly cooked apples, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. It's a very colorful dish with nice presentation, but beyond that, I don't think there's much to recommend it.

—lutzflcat

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Nutrition

Calories
33 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
7.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
108 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

'Dressed' Cucumber

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 33
Calories from Fat: 2

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 108mg 4 %
Potassium 216mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 3.7g
Vitamin A 20 %
Vitamin C 74 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.