Strawberry Cucumber Mint Salad Food

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice thinly.
• Hull the strawberries and slice thinly (save one strawberry).
• Arrange the cumber and strawberry slices on a round, shallow serving plate.
• Do an outer circle of cumbers.
• Do a slightly over lapping inner circle of strawberries.
• Continue making inner circles.
• Finish with the saved strawberry, sliced in half, served on top in the center.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with vinegar.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Chill for one hour.
• Just before serving, garnish with chopped mint.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER & MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Blend dressing, 1/4 cup mint and 4-1/2 tsp. chiles in blender until smooth. Chop remaining mint with knife, set aside.
• Peel, seed and chop 1 cucumber; place in medium bowl. Add berries, onions, remaining chiles and 1/4 cup dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Cut remaining cucumber into very thin slices. Toss with remaining dressing mixture and chopped mint; place on platter. Top with berry mixture. Squeeze lemon wedges over salad just before serving.

CUCUMBER-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumber and chop into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix.
• Serve at room temperature.

STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cukes. Slice in half lengthwise. If seeded, remove with teaspoon. Cut cukes across into 1/4 inch slices. Place in colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss. Allow to drain about 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water to remove salt. Spread out on paper towels and pat dry.
• Place berries and cukes in bowl and chill.
• Whisk brown sugar, soy, and vinegar together until smooth. Set aside.
• When ready to serve salad, pour sesame oil and dressing over and toss.