Make Ahead

Cucumber Starter

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June  7, 2010
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  • Serves 4
Author Notes

In the spirit of my grandmothers and myself, always follow your gut and use ingredients you have on hand or flavors you are craving to taste. If you feel that basil is best for today, go with it or other fresh and seasonal selections to make this (or any dish) work for you. —cibobella

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • For the Dressing
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 dashes cumin
  • For the Salad
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1-2 cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup mixed olives, some sliced/whole
  • 1/2 cup finely sliced or chopped red onion
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients for the dressing and whisk until blended. Salt and pepper to taste if needed.
  2. Peel cucumber and zucchini (if farm fresh this step is optional)
  3. Cut cucumber(s) lengthwise, seed and slice into 1/4 inch slices
  4. Cut zucchini lengthwise, then slice into 1/4 inch slices
  5. Combine remaining ingredients and dressing. Mix together and let stand for at least 15 minutes for flavors to set
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