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Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Quick Pickled Cucumbers

1-2 cucumbers from the share 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill leaves 1 T fresh parsley leaves minced, (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cut cucumber crosswise into very thin slices. In a bowl whisk together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved and… Read More »

1-2 cucumbers from the share 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill leaves 1 T fresh parsley leaves minced, (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cut cucumber crosswise into very thin slices. In a bowl whisk together remaining ingredients until sugar is dissolved and… Read More »

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

Mixed Green Salad with Red Onions, Red Grapes and Pickled Cucumbers

About 5 servings 3 cups mixed lettuce greens 1 bunch arugula rinsed well, tips trimmed 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups red grapes sliced 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 cups of chopped pickled cucumbers Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 T red wine vinegar 2 T balsamic vinegar Kosher or sea salt… Read More »

About 5 servings 3 cups mixed lettuce greens 1 bunch arugula rinsed well, tips trimmed 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups red grapes sliced 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 cups of chopped pickled cucumbers Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 T red wine vinegar 2 T balsamic vinegar Kosher or sea salt… Read More »

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Relish: 2/3 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Burgers: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4… Read More »

Relish: 2/3 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Burgers: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4… Read More »

Sparkling Cucumber-Basil Limeade

Sparkling Cucumber-Basil Limeade

Sparkling Cucumber-Basil Limeade

Sparkling Cucumber-Basil Limeade

1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 1 cup fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed 1 medium English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 2 cups chilled sparkling water In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, lime zest + 1 cup water to a simmer over medium… Read More »

1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 1 cup fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed 1 medium English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 2 cups chilled sparkling water In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, lime zest + 1 cup water to a simmer over medium… Read More »

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Japanese Cucumber Salad

2 medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip) Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a food processor or sharp knife, cut into very… Read More »

2 medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip) Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a food processor or sharp knife, cut into very… Read More »

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

1 large orange 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch squares 1 large tomato (about 1/4 pound), diced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 Kirby (or Persian) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 1/4 cup reduced-fat… Read More »

1 large orange 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch squares 1 large tomato (about 1/4 pound), diced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 Kirby (or Persian) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 1/4 cup reduced-fat… Read More »

Pickled Cucumbers

Pickled Cucumbers

Pickled Cucumbers

Pickled Cucumbers

1-2 cucumbers from the share (do not peel) 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cut cucumber crosswise into very thin slices (preferably using a manual slicer). In a bowl whisk together… Read More »

1-2 cucumbers from the share (do not peel) 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cut cucumber crosswise into very thin slices (preferably using a manual slicer). In a bowl whisk together… Read More »

Chicken, Green Bean, and Cucumber Salad

Chicken, Green Bean, and Cucumber Salad

Chicken, Green Bean, and Cucumber Salad

Chicken, Green Bean, and Cucumber Salad

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon each finely chopped fresh parsley and basil 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped 4 ounces green beans 1 Basic Poached Chicken, breast half, cooled and torn 1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 2 teaspoons chopped toasted almonds… Read More »

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon each finely chopped fresh parsley and basil 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped 4 ounces green beans 1 Basic Poached Chicken, breast half, cooled and torn 1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 2 teaspoons chopped toasted almonds… Read More »

Cucumber, Lemon and Mint Water

Cucumber, Lemon and Mint Water

Cucumber, Lemon and Mint Water

Cucumber, Lemon and Mint Water

Another drink to gently detox or to help you to keep hydrated. 3 quarts or 12 cups of water 2 lemons, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced 10 mint leaves Rinse everything really well. Slice lemons and cucumber.   Add lemons, cucumber, and mint to pitcher. Cover with 3 quarts of water and refrigerate overnight. Thedenberhousewife.com

Another drink to gently detox or to help you to keep hydrated. 3 quarts or 12 cups of water 2 lemons, sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced 10 mint leaves Rinse everything really well. Slice lemons and cucumber.   Add lemons, cucumber, and mint to pitcher. Cover with 3 quarts of water and refrigerate overnight. Thedenberhousewife.com

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated.… Read More »

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated.… Read More »