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Asian Cucumber Salad

By winniewms, on July 27th, 2010

This is a recipe I picked up from allrecipes.com that our family enjoys a lot.  Great asian flavors, and the recipe is flexible.  You can be missing some of the spices and it still comes out great.

2 cucumbers – halved lengthwise, seeded, & sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced (or crushed red

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July 27th, 2010 | Category: Cucumbers | Leave a comment

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Cucumber Soup

By indilynx, on July 17th, 2010

I heard a rumor when I picked up my share today that people feel like they are drowning in cucumbers. This is an old family recipe from Bulgaria. There are many variations as cucumbers in yogurt are enjoyed in many different countries. So if you have a favorite flavoring combination, try it out. Think of this as a type of salad for hot summer days. It’s a great side dish, too.

Ingredients
2 cucumbers
1 tablespoon dried dill

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July 17th, 2010 | Category: Cucumbers | Leave a comment

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Spicy Cucumber Salad

By Sommer Berg, on July 13th, 2010

This is a recipe I modified from the fabulous book, From Asparagus to Zucchini.  I added more vinegar for more zing and more soy sauce for more flavor, and switched out the sugar with local honey.  I used a low-sodium Tamari, so if you’re using a full sodium soy sauce you might want to taste for saltiness before adding the 2nd teaspoon.  It’s best if you

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July 13th, 2010 | Category: Cucumbers, Pepper, Recipes | Leave a comment

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Voula's Greek Salad

By freshearthfarms, on January 22nd, 2010

If you are looking for a traditional Greek salad this is it!  This recipe comes from a dear friend of our’s from California.  Voula was our neighbor and a native Grecian. 

Ingredients
2 medium Cucumbers – peeled and cut into wedges
4 medium Tomatoes – cut into wedges
1 medium Sweet Red Onion – sliced
1 8 oz package Feta Cheese – soaked in water
2 tablespoons Greek Oregano – whole leaves or chopped.  Fresh preferred.
½ cup Olive Oil
¼ cup Red Wine

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January 22nd, 2010 | Category: Cucumbers, Tomatoes | Leave a comment

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