Smoky lox and paprika are brightened up with the crunch of cucumber.
Tag: cucumber
Lemongrass Sardine Salad
An easy but very flavorful salad for one.
Spicy “Crab” & Cucumber Fritters
The savory pancake you didn’t know you needed.
Creamy Cucumber Salad with Dill and Garlic Scapes
Crunchy, mild garlic scapes pair with crisp cucumber and herby dill in this refreshing salad.
Midsummer Orzo Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup (dry) orzo 2 ears’ worth corn kernels 1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 2 “baby” cucumbers, sliced into half-moons 3 tablespoons minced dill 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives 4 oz baby arugula, coarsely chopped 4 oz crumbled feta 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar salt freshly ground black […]
Umami Lovers Salad
Ingredients: 4 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces 8 oz watercress 2 roasted beets, sliced 2 6 1/2 minute eggs, halved 3/4 lb thin asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 2 “baby” cucumbers, sliced into coins dressing: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon “everything” […]
Lemon-Ginger Tea Quick Pickles
Ingredients: 3 “baby” cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch coins 2 1/4-inch thick lemon slices, halved 1/4 small red onion, sliced into thin half-moons 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds 2 bags Stash Tea Lemon Ginger Herbal Tea, divided use 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white […]
Sesame-Feta Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast handful Italian parsley, chopped 1 “baby” cucumber, diced 1/2 small red onion, diced 3 oz crumbled feta (tomato basil flavored if possible) 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers 2 teaspoons tahini 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise salt freshly ground black pepper zest of one lemon Directions: Place the chicken, parsley, cucumber, onion, […]
Backyard Garden Salad with Burrata
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, spiralized into ribbons* 1 “baby” cucumber, spiralized into thin “noodles” 4 red radish, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (I used Black Krim tomatoes from my garden) 2 balls burrata 1 spring onion bulb, cut into half moons Himalayan sea salt (or regular) balsamic vinegar extra virgin olive oil Directions: […]
Mediterranean Beet Salad
Ingredients: 10 oz cooked beets*, diced 2 “baby” cucumbers, diced 3 oz crumbled feta 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 bulb spring onion, cut into half moons for the dressing: juice of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Toss together the beet […]