Tag Archive for: cucumber

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie

Cucumber Blueberry Smoothie 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup white grape juice or pear juice 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt Blend cucumber, blueberries, juice, and yogurt…

Red Radish and Cucumber Salad

Red Radish and Cucumber Salad 1 lb. red radishes, cleaned and thinly sliced in circles 3 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. salad oil, such as safflower or olive 1 English cucumber, or de-seeded and skinned Garden cucumbers, thinly sliced 1…

Spicy Plum Salsa

Spicy Plum Salsa 4 to 6 firm but ripe red plums (1 pound 4 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime…

Red Bell Pepper Recipes

Red Bell Pepper Recipes Roasted Red Bell Peppers 2-4 large red bell peppers 2 tablespoons good olive oil Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the…

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail

Cucumber Cooler Cocktail 1.5 oz. gin (or 3 Tbsp.) 4-6 cucumber slices 1/4 lime, sliced 4 oz. tonic water 6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional) Add mint, lime, gin, sugar (if using) to shaker and muddle. Add cucumber slices…

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish

Greek Tacos with Red Torpedo Onion and Tomato Relish 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds ground lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 red torpedo onion, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…

Shaved Cucumber Salad

Shaved Cucumber Salad 3 cucumbers 2 stalks celery, reserving leaves if desired 1/2 medium white onion 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 2 1/2 teaspoons champagne vinegar Salt and pepper With a vegetable peeler, shave…

Butterhead, Basil, Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad

Butterhead, Basil, Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup plus 5 to 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 oz. loosely packed fresh basil leaves About 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 Dutch/English cucumber, cut…

Asian Pear Green Smoothie and Cucumber, Apple and Romaine Green Smoothie

Asian Pear Green Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1 cup organic non-dairy milk or water (I used 1/2 coconut milk and 1/2 water) 1 cup organic baby spinach 1/2 large organic Asian pear, cored and diced (or 1 whole small/medium, mine was pretty…

Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad

Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS   2 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large romaine…

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad

Lemon Cucumber, Galia Melon and Squash Salad INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt Finely grated zest of 1 lime and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon…

Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Carrot and Cucumber Salad INGREDIENTS 2 small or 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded 2 carrots, grated 1 small or 1/2 large shallot, chopped 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 teaspoon soy sauce Kosher…