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Old 22-08-2013, 02:39 AM posted to rec.gardens
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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Default cucumber ideas? I got one tomato this summer, at least it was a good one

Steve Baker wrote:
On Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:52:09 -0400, "Gus"
wrote:

Other than salads and slices on sandwiches, I don't know what to
do with them all.


Norwegian Cucumber Salad (Agurksalat)

Use smallish cukes, maybe 50% larger than pickling size. Peel strips
of skin leaving about 1/3 of the skin. Score lightly lengthwise with a
fork. It lets in dressing with thickish slices, and looks pretty in
any case. Slice very thinly... I use the food processor. Cover with
dressing made in these proportions and refrigerate for a bit.

3 cukes
1 smallish medium onion sliced *very* thinly

Dressing
2/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup cold water
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley


Sounds great! For me I would leave out the water until I was sure that I
needed that volume of dressing, otherwise it could be rather watery. Note
that this dressing will draw water out of the cucumbers.

David