If you are lucky enough to have a garden, or perhaps are just lucky to know someone with a garden who likes to share, you probably have a lot of cucumbers. In honor of the last day of summer (waaaa!), here is a super simple cucumber salad.
I made this all summer long to serve with anything off the
grill, or alongside of my favorite Tomato Pie.
I always use fresh dill, but will throw in fresh basil and mint if I
have access to it.
Garden cucumbers often have a thick, sometimes bitter, skin
and lots of seeds. I like to peel the
cucumber, slice it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using a teaspoon. If you are feeling motivated and have the
time you can salt the cucumbers in a strainer for 30-45 minutes to drain off
excess water before making the salad, but this is not necessary.
Soak up the last day of summer!
Simple Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Lindsay at Perfecting the Pairing
Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded, roughly chopped
- ½ pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 Tb rice vinegar
- 2 Tb sugar
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- Chopped basil and mint, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl combine the cut cucumbers, tomatoes, and
shallot. In a small bowl whisk the sour
cream, vinegar, sugar, dill, herbs (optional), and salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir
gently with a spatula to coat. Serve
immediately.
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Great cucumber salad idea! I never thought of using a spoon to remove the seeds, so smart and easy! I like the mint/basil addition too. Next time I’ll add some red onion and maybe a touch of rice vinegar. This reminds me of playing Retro bowl during summer, easy and fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I agree, peeling and removing seeds makes for a much more pleasant cucumber salad. Granny always said salting them draws out the bitterness and excess moisture. A little extra effort pays off! I'll try salting mine next time. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis cucumber salad sounds absolutely perfect for these late summer days! My grandma used to make something similar, and the crisp coolness was always so refreshing. I might add a little dill to mine, like she did. You know, sometimes life feels a bit like trying to balance all these ingredients perfectly, just like trying not to drop that darn egg in Eggy Car! One minute you think you've nailed it, the next... splat! But hey, even when things get messy, there's always something delicious (or hilarious) to come out of it. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing! I love a good cucumber salad, especially with garden fresh cukes. Perfect for the last day of summer! After all that summer fun and good food, sometimes I need to unwind with something completely different, like the chaotic fun of watching some ragdoll hit stickman.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to celebrate the last day of summer! This salad sounds so refreshing, especially with fresh garden dill. I'm always looking up new recipes online, and sometimes I even use a mouse tester online to make sure my tech is cooperating. Thanks for sharing!
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