CUCUMBERS WITH CREAM AND MINT

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Categories     Sauce     Mint     Cucumber

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cucumbers
Salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh-ground black pepper
3 mint sprigs, leaves only

Steps:

  • Peel and slice: 2 cucumbers.
  • If the seeds are large and tough, cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon before slicing. Place in a medium-size bowl and sprinkle with: Salt.
  • In another bowl, combine: 1/4 cup heavy cream, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Fresh-ground black pepper.
  • Stir well. If water has accumulated with the cucumbers, drain it off. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and combine. Coarsely chop: 3 mint sprigs, leaves only and toss with the cucumbers. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Serve cool.
  • Variations
  • Add pounded garlic to the dressing.
  • Serve alongside sliced beets dressed with oil and vinegar.
  • Grate or dice the cucumbers and serve as a sauce over baked salmon.
  • Parsley, chervil, basil, or cilantro can be substituted for the mint.
  • Substitute plain yogurt for the cream.
  • Add spices such as cumin, coriander, or mustard seeds to the dressing.

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