Cucumbers Two Ways

 

INGREDIENTS

1-2 pickling cucumbers, sliced

1 tsp honey

Fresh basil

 

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 tsp mustard seed

1/2 tsp salt

 

METHOD

Place cucumber slices in a jar. Mix brine in a bowl and pour over cucumbers. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

 

INGREDIENTS

1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and chopped

2 tbsp peanut butter

1 tsp honey

Fresh basil for garnish

 

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tsp red curry paste

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Juice of 1/2 lime

Diced red onion (about 1 tbsp)

 

METHOD

Whisk dressing in a small bowl until smooth. In a large bowl, toss cucumber and red onion with the dressing. Top with basil. This was so delicious that I devoured the whole thing and I had to make it again to nail down the ingredients! I will be eating this all summer!