CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BORAGE FLOWERS
Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.
Provided by körnermamsell
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir together. Add sliced cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with borage leaves and borage flowers just before serving, as the flowers wilt quickly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BORAGE AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Borage flowers and leaves are edible. Because it is a tonic plant for the adrenal glands, borage provides an invaluable support for a stressful lifestyle. Borage is rich in minerals, especially potassium. Cooking time is chilling time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the cucumbers thinly.
- Salt lightly and set aside in a colander for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix the remaining ingredients, add the cucumbers to the mixture, and toss lightly.
- Garnish with borage blossoms.
- Chill for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 24.3, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.3
GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD
Simplicity and ease of preparation are a couple things that make this salad great. It's light, crisp, refreshing, and with its delicate flavor, the perfect sidekick to summer meals. And you can enjoy it guilt-free!
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Stir in red onion slices and set aside.
- Whisk vinegar, sugar, and ginger paste together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to cucumber mixture and mix well. Stir in sesame seeds and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
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