Guest guest Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Cucumber Salad Trio Inspired by Simply in Season, These three refreshing versions of simple cucumber salad can be made in advance to serve at your next cookout, potluck, or picnic. Inexpensive but nourishing, and filled with summery flavor, these cucumber salads are the perfect way to celebrate the lazy, easy days of summer. SIMPLE SOLUTION: INGREDIENTS 3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers1/2 cup thinly sliced onion (Vidalia are nice) Salad 1 1. Put the cucumbers and onion in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Allow to stand 1 hour, then drain off liquid. 2. In a saucepan, place: 1/3 cup organic sugar1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar1/2 teaspoon celery seed 3. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Pour this dressing over the drained cucumbers and onions, cover, and chill in fridge several hours, oor overnight. This salad will keep for several days. Salad 2 1. In a bowl, mix: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon seasalt1 tablespoon organic sugar 2. Add to cucumbers and onions and toss to mix. Salad 3 1. Place cucumbers and onions in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Allow to stand for 1 hour, then drain off liquid. Add to the cucumbers and onions: 3/4 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or dill weed Each version serves 4. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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