how do you keep sliced cucumbers crisp?

ajcav062197 · 05-20-2007, 01:21 PM

I am making a tray of fresh salad veggies. I have grape tomatoes, sliced green pepper, broc, cauli, and green beans.

I also put some celery sticks in ice water.

I am afraid that my cucumbers are not going to stay crisp unless I put them in vinegar or sour cream. Is this true?

Please help.

AJ

Nigel · 05-20-2007, 01:23 PM

Truthfully, I've never had any luck keeping cucumbers crisp. I hope someone knows the trick and will post here.

robirdstx · 05-20-2007, 03:40 PM

Don't know for sure, but maybe ice water will work for the cucumbers like it does for the celery.

sungoddess · 05-20-2007, 03:56 PM

Per Martha Stewart

To make freshly cut cucumber slices extra crispy, arrange them in a colander placed inside a bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt, cover with ice cubes, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towels before using.

ajcav062197 · 05-20-2007, 05:09 PM

That is great... Thanks Sungoddess

05-20-2007, 01:21 PM	#1
ajcav062197 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 980 Gallery: ajcav062197 Stats: 227/162 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/2/11	how do you keep sliced cucumbers crisp? I am making a tray of fresh salad veggies. I have grape tomatoes, sliced green pepper, broc, cauli, and green beans. I also put some celery sticks in ice water. I am afraid that my cucumbers are not going to stay crisp unless I put them in vinegar or sour cream. Is this true? Please help. AJ

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05-20-2007, 01:23 PM	#2
Nigel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,102 Gallery: Nigel	Truthfully, I've never had any luck keeping cucumbers crisp. I hope someone knows the trick and will post here.

05-20-2007, 03:40 PM	#3
robirdstx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 348 Gallery: robirdstx WOE: eat less, move more	Don't know for sure, but maybe ice water will work for the cucumbers like it does for the celery.

05-20-2007, 03:56 PM	#4
sungoddess Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,172 Gallery: sungoddess WOE: Perfect Health Diet/JUDDD Start Date: LC;HCG; 1/19/12/JUDDD; 1/13/13 PHD/JUDDD	Per Martha Stewart To make freshly cut cucumber slices extra crispy, arrange them in a colander placed inside a bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt, cover with ice cubes, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towels before using.

05-20-2007, 05:09 PM	#5
ajcav062197 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 980 Gallery: ajcav062197 Stats: 227/162 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/2/11	That is great... Thanks Sungoddess