For a more elegant presentation, we like to chill martini glasses in the freezer, then, just prior to service, pour the soup into the frosted glasses and garnish with a sprig of mint or
a slice of cucumber on the rim of the glass.
Putting
some slices of cucumbers on your skin can do magic.
Not exact matches
I used 1 cup each
of halved and thinly
sliced radishes (3 1/4 ounces), 1/2 pound
of lightly cooked, cooled green and yellow beans (1/2 pound fresh) that I'd cut into 1 / 4 - inch
slices on the bias, and quartered and thinly
sliced Kirby
cucumbers (from 5 ounces or 2 whole).
For the kids (pictured right), I pile a few tenders
on a plate and give them a small bowl
of the piccata sauce for dipping (I'll often add a few
cucumber slices as a token vegetable).
I love dipping some
slices of refreshing
cucumber into this luscious dip perfect to be enjoyed sitting outside
on a warm summers evening.
It is filled with chopped lettuce,
cucumber, and red onion, sun dried tomatoes, chickpeas instead
of the hummus sometimes served
on sabich, roasted
slices of eggplant, hard boiled eggs, and arguably the best part - spiced and toasted strips
of pita.
They can be toasted by the half - dozen
on a baking sheet set under a broiler, and served with a variety
of toppings like thinly
sliced meat or smoked salmon; cream cheese, goat cheese,
sliced cheddar cheese or ricotta; and fun, flavourful additions like sprouts,
sliced avocado, tomato,
cucumber, radish and capers.
Well, these
cucumber and avocado nori rolls from Chocolate and Zucchini have been a life saviour, along with a few - balanced stacks
of salmon salad
on cucumber slices.
And bonus - it is also very rich in vitamin C providing protection against inflammatory arthritis And if you are going to be munching
on carrot sticks,
slices of cucumber, celery, leaves
of all sorts - how about some cilantro pesto?
Peas and Ham Pasta Salad (5SP)
on a bed
of Salad Greens (0SP) with
Sliced Cucumbers (0SP) and Grape Tomatoes (0SP)(A great way to use up some
of that leftover Easter ham and hardboiled eggs)
Top each with a dollop
of creme fraiche, and arrange a
slice of lemon and
cucumber on top.
On this particular day we had some cut up Chickpea Cutlets from Veganomicon, carrot sticks and
slices of cucumber.
- about 2 - 3 cups mixed salad greens -1 small tomato (these are not
on the original salad — I added them)- about 1/4 cup
cucumber slices - roasted spiced almonds (I picked up the rosemary Marcona almonds from Trader Joe's, which are amazeballs)-1 / 4
of an avocado - about an ounce
of Parmesan cheese, freshly grated - amazing red wine vinaigrette, which I came pretty close to replicating, see below
Once you have
sliced 2
cucumbers or so, lay them out evenly and spread a thin layer
of the hummus
on one side.
2 parisian
cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise &
sliced (or just chop up whatever kind
of cucumber you have
on hand)
Perfectly seasoned Certified Angus Beef ® brand steak is served sizzling
on a cast iron with eggs, blistered tomatoes,
slices of crisp
cucumber, and rich pate.
You can use any vegetable you wish try asparagus, pumpkin, carrot, avocado,
cucumber, shiitake mushroom, tofu, thin
sliced egg omelette, etc... Thinly
slice or julienne vegetables, parboiling if necessary tie
on with a thin (1/4» or 6 mm) strip
of nori or vegetable strip wrapped around the whole sushi if needed..
Spoon portions
on top
of each
cucumber slice and serve immediately.
Love the versatility
of this dish, made it again, this time with salmon, and pickled
cucumber slices on the side... mmmmm....
One
of my fav salads is mixed greens, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts or almonds with Paul new mans balsamic dressing:) We actually had warm beef oriental salad tonight — mixed greens, crunchy noodles, bit
of feta,
cucumber, tomato, thin beef
on the grill
sliced thinly....
Last summer three plants produced bushels
of cucumbers, enough for batches
of sweet and sour pickles,
cucumber salads every night, thinly
sliced on sandwiches, and plenty for friends.
Although Gena likes to apply a thick layer
of some sort
of spread — think hummus or cashew cheese — directly
on the nori sheet, I start with the
sliced cucumbers as I prefer my nori to stay as crisp as possible * — the drier, the crisper — and find it most pleasing to bite into the crunchy layer
of cucumbers first.
With floor to ceiling windows
of the rolling hills
of wine country, patrons can dine
on specialty culinary creations while imbibing in one
of the bistro's signature cocktails including My Lover, made with pineapple juice, cranberry juice, house made fresh orange juice, prickly pear syrup, Malibu coconut rum, Aylesbury Duck vodka, and ginger beer; or the Spice
of Life, with Aylesbury Duck Vodka, agave, fresh jalapeno, a fresh
cucumber slice, fresh cilantro, house made sweet and sour, and fresh house made orange juice.
Pile sandwich fillings like lunch meat, cheese and veggies
on top
of the
cucumber slices, roll up and cut into bites like sushi.
I'm already thinking
of using it
on top
of cucumber slices for an easy finger - food recipe.
Arrange
cucumber slices on each tortilla in a single row, overlapping them slightly, and leaving a strip about 1 inch wide along one edge
of the tortilla uncovered.
We
sliced avocado and
cucumber, ripped
of the sides
of Tuscan Kale into long strips and sprinkled
on a Garden Mix
of Sprouts.
If you like spring rolls you're going to love this easy Shrimp Spring Roll Salad loaded with large shrimp,
sliced cucumber, avocado, red peppers and fragrant herbs
on a bed
of crispy lettuce and tossed in a delicious dressing.
If you like spring rolls you're going to love this easy Shrimp Spring Roll Salad loaded with large shrimp,
sliced cucumber, avocado, red peppers and fragrant herbs
on a bed
of crispy lettuce and tossed in a delicious paleo - friendly dressing.
I had it
on cucumber «chips» (just
sliced cucumbers) and
on top
of some roasted eggplant.
Let the steak sit for four minutes, then cut across the grain and layer the pieces
on top
of a salad
of sliced cucumbers, red onions, Thai basil and fresh mint leaves.
Sis also pickled up some thin
cucumber slices earlier
on in the week and stuffed them inside the baos along with freshly
sliced cucumbers, carrots and a few sprigs
of cilantro.
Serve each burger
on hamburger buns with a dollop
of wasabi mayo, edamame hummus,
sliced cucumbers, red onions and arugula.
Bo Ne Vietnamese Steak and Eggs has perfectly seasoned Certified Angus Beef ® brand steak served sizzling
on cast iron with eggs, blistered tomatoes,
slices of crisp
cucumber, and rich pate.
Since my husband can't eat dairy he smothers them in lox (made
of wild salmon, not farmed) and thin
slices of cucumber, as shown in the photo
on the left.
Spread some
of the olive oil mayo
on each
slice, then begin at the bottom with
sliced cucumber, two pieces
of tempeh, a few jalapeño
slices, a forkful
of the fermented pickles, and a few fresh cilantro leaves.
You can go elegant and spare (
slices of cucumber, delicate ribbons
of smoked fish) or pile a whole herby bean salad up
on that thing.
Lately, when flying alone over big distances, I've been a fan
of giving my stomach a break, just drinking lots
of water and munching
on some carrots and
sliced cucumbers.
Serve
on a salad
of: mixed greens or spinach, fresh cut strawberries or raspberries, dried cherries or cranberries, thinly
sliced red onions, thinly
sliced cucumbers, feta cheese crumbles
9
slices of bread 1 small carrot 4 baby radishes 1/2 an English
cucumber 1 small tomato 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice about 5 tbsp store bought Hummus or enough to spread
on the bread
slices about 4 tbsp store bought Pesto or enough to spread
on the bread
slices Salt and Pepper
Slice the carrot, radishes, and
cucumber into thin
slices.
The following traditional flavors have made a strong comeback: mom's comforting tomato sauce, the refreshing taste
of sliced cucumbers as a snack, the creaminess
of avocado
on a sandwich... Some flavors just can't be outdone!
Spread a good teaspoon or two
of dijon mustard
on the toasted bread and top with four
cucumber slices.
Salad 4 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
on the large holes
of a cheese grater 1 large
cucumber, peeled, seeded, halved crosswise, and thinly
sliced into half moons 1/3 cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts 1 Thai, serrano, or jalapeño chile, ribs and seeds removed, thinly
sliced 6 oz dried rice noodles (rice vermicelli), broken into 6 - inch pieces 4 - 5 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
This Grilled Romaine Salad was served with dressing and cheese, or with dressing,
sliced summer tomatoes and fresh
cucumber with a sprinkling
of cheese
on top.
Today it's the topping
on a cool
cucumber salad (which btw can also top 2
slices of bread for an easy vegetarian sandwich).
Toss
sliced cucumber with lemon juice and arrange
on top
of ricotta cheese.
And what about that old ritual
of cucumber slices on the eyes: ineffective or innovative?
Try this dressing
on a salad
of thinly
sliced carrots,
cucumbers, baby spinach, and
sliced oranges.
Enjoy this creamy dip
on gluten - free crackers, with
cucumber slices and carrot sticks, mixed into eggs, or
on a bed
of leafy greens.
Simply
slice cucumbers and spread
on some cream cheese or top with a piece
of avocado (or some guacamole).