Name: Sliced Cucumbers with Scallions, Yogurt and Basil.
Ingredients: 1 cucumber (peeled and thinly sliced); ¼ t salt; ¼ cup sour cream; ¼ yogurt; 2 T scallions; 2 t lemon juice; 1 T fresh basil (chopped); ¼ t sugar (or other sweetener); Fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Here’s a quick cucumber salad recipe for when this veggie is abundant. Peel off the firm outer skin and use your favourite summer herbs.

Sliced Cucumbers with Scallions, Yogurt and Basil.

Ingredients

1 cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
¼ t salt
¼ cup sour cream
¼ yogurt
2 T scallions
2 t lemon juice
1 T fresh basil chopped
¼ t sugar or other sweetener
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Toss and let stand for 30-40 minutes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Stir in cucumber and season with pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Serves 6.