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Cucumber Salad With Fresh Mint

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Cucumber Salad With Fresh Mint

Cucumber Salad With Fresh Mint
Photography by Matthew Kimura

This recipe makes 8 servings

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The refreshing flavor of mint perks up cucumber slices.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar

Preparation

Halve cucumbers lengthwise; remove seeds and slice thinly. In sieve, sprinkle cucumbers with salt ; let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. In bowl, toss cucumbers with onions, mint, lemon juice, oil and vinegar. (Recipe can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before continuing.) Taste and adjust seasoning.

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