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  • Nat'l Cucumber Month - 5

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Thu Jun 13 15:56:00 2024
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    Title: Cucumber Pepper Slaw
    Categories: Squash, Chilies, Vegetables, Cheese, Herbs
    Yield: 5 servings

    1 lg Cucumber; split lengthwise,
    - seeded, thin sliced across
    1 tb Kosher salt
    1/3 c Olive oil
    1/4 c Rice vinegar
    1/2 ts Sugar
    Fresh ground black pepper
    1 Habanero chile; seeded, thin
    - sliced
    1 Jalapeño chile; seeded, thin
    - sliced
    1 Red bell pepper; seeded,
    - thin sliced
    1 sm Red onion; thin sliced
    3 oz Feta, in 1/2" pieces
    1/3 c Coarse chopped basil

    Toss cucumber and salt in a colander set in the sink;
    let drain for 15 minutes. Spread the cucumber onto paper
    towels and pat dry.

    In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar,
    and black pepper. Add the cucumbers, chiles, bell
    pepper, onion, feta (if using), and the basil, and toss
    to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes before serving at room
    temperature.

    By James Roper

    Yield: serves 4-6

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:396/45 to All on Thu Jun 12 15:31:28 2025
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    Title: Cucumber Salsa
    Categories: Squash, Vegetables, Chilies, Herbs, Citrus
    Yield: 3 servings

    1 c Cucumbers; mix of yellow,
    - green, and watermelon
    - gherkins, seeded & diced
    2 tb Red onion; diced
    Juice of 2 limes
    2 tb Extra virgin olive oil
    2 tb Red jalapeno; fine diced
    1/2 ts Kosher salt
    1 tb Mint; thin sliced
    1 tb Basil; thin sliced
    1 tb Cilantro; thin sliced
    1 tb Lemon balm; thin sliced

    In a medium bowl, add the cucumbers, onion, lime juice,
    olive oil, jalapeno, and a pinch of salt. Toss to
    combine and taste for salt. Add more if desired. Stir
    in the sliced herbs, and serve immediately.

    By John Karangis

    Yield: serves 2-4 people

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com

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