This fresh, delicious salad is ready in just 5 minutes.
You don’t even really need the herbs!
Cucumbers are crunchy and cool with just some vinegar, salt, and pepper.
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I like adding a mix of regular basil and Thai basil (the one that tastes somewhat licorice-y).
If you are a gardener, you know how prolific cucumbers are, right?
Again, it depends on the variety and maturity of the cucumber.
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English or Persian cucumbers have thin skins which you do not need to peel.
How To Determine the Bitterness of a Cucumber
Cucumbers can vary in their level of bitterness.
Once you cut into a cucumber, taste it.
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If bitter, scrape or cut away the seeds.
You might also want to soak the chopped cucumber in salt water to help offset the bitterness.
The cucumbers we get are usually fine as is, but I have had some bitter ones.
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Here are a few favorites!
Once you cut into a cucumber, taste it.
Scrape away any bitter seeds or soak the chopped cucumber in salt water to help offset the bitterness.
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Taste first if there is a question.
Seed them if they are very seedy.
Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise, then slice crosswise.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat.
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