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• Cucumbers Like You!

  Date: 2009.08.23 | Category: Uncategorized | Response: 0

  Yes, I am still talking about the small dishes that I use to create a meal!

  I don’t know about your family but in mine, most people in mine are not big fans of cucumbers.  I never knew of an appreciation for cucumbers until I started nibbling away at the cucumber salad at my favorite sushi restaurant.  Because of that, I now seek out and try most recipes with cucumber!

  This one calls for crab, something I cannot have, but I made a few where I substitute the crab for some fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

  Ingredients:

  2 large cucumber, English or regular size unpeeled
  1/4 c. celery diced finely
  1/4 c. cooked fresh lobster or crab finely chopped
  1 tsp. fresh lime zest
  1 tsp. fresh lime juice
  3 tsp. green onion sliced thinly
  1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  salt & pepper to taste
  celery leaves for garnish

  Cut cucumber crosswise into 1″ pieces. With cut side down cut a small amount off each side angling the knife slightly toward the center leaving a small amount of dark green peel on each corner.  You are creating a cone-like shape.  Scoop out centers with a melon baller making a cup, leave a 1/4″ wall on all sides.

  Combine celery, lobster or crab, lime zest, lime juice, onion, olive oil, salt and pepper. Lightly salt each cucumber cup, fill with vegetable appetizer, garnish with celery leaves and indulge!
  xo–me