Recipes
1. Cucumber Subs
2 Cucumbers
Mayonnaise
Tomato slices
Lettuce
Ham slices
Salami slices
Cheese slices
Cut both ends off each cucumber. Cut each in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then, cut in half to make them half the length.
Spread a teaspoon of mayonnaise inside each cucumber.
Top one cucumber boat with lettuce, tomato slices, ham and salami slice, cheese slice folded in half. Close the second half over the first.
Repeat with the remaining cucumbers, making 4 subs total. Enjoy
2. Bacon Cheese Cucumber Boat
Recipe
2 large cucumber
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup cooked bacon and chopped
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
3 dashes hot sauce
Instructions:
Peel the cucumber. Cut cucumber in half, then cut the halves lengthwise.
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, parsley, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
Using a small spoon, fill the cucumber boat with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits if desired. Serve immediately!
3. Smashed Cucumber Salad
6 mini cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon salt to drain water
Dressing
2 tablespoon regular soy sauce
1.5 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon Chili oil
Instructions:
Slice the ends off the mini cucumbers. With the side of the knife, smash cucumbers a few times until they’re a bit flattened and broken down the centre.
Slice cucumbers on an angle into 2-cm thick diagonal strips.
Transfer sliced cucumbers to a bowl. Add salt and massage the salt into the cucumbers. Allow cucumbers to sit in salt for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess liquids. Discard liquid.
Rinse cucumbers under cold running water to remove excess salt or it’ll be too salty.
Strain the rinsed cucumbers removing as much excess water as possible.
Season strained cucumbers with sauce ingredients and mix well. Enjoy!
