CUCUMBER-HERB SALAD

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Simple salads like this one are a great way to use summer's bounty. Here, kirby cucumbers are turned into a crunchy make-ahead side salad chock full of mixed tender herbs like parsley, mint, and chives.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 to 7 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced 1/4 inch thick (6 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar, plus more to taste
1/3 cup mixed chopped fresh tender herbs, such as parsley, mint, and chives, plus whole leaves for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together cucumbers, oil, vinegar, and chopped herbs. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Serve, sprinkled with whole herb leaves.

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