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Imagine my surprise the other day when I walked past the garden and saw this mother of all cucumbers dangling off the vine!! This bad boy was over a foot long!
I harvested it right away, took some pictures, showed it off to the gardener, and then began slicing and dicing. We’ve been eating off of it all week! Here’s a tangy side-dish cucumber salad. One of many great uses for your summer cucumber crop.
Thai Cucumber Salad
2 T. fresh lime juice
2 T. sugar
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
Salt
1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled and thinly sliced crosswise (I’ve always used the seeded variety- works great)
1 T. snipped fresh chives
1 T. sliced basil leaves
1 T. minced cilantro leaves
1 T. chopped peanuts
In serving bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Just before serving, add cucumber, chives, basil and cilantro, and stir to combine. Sprinkle with peanuts to serve.
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