Small

Cucumber and Chive Salad

6 March 2017

ingredients

800 g Different varieties of cucumber if available

small bunch chives, chopped

1  tablespoon coarse sea salt

1 cup cream

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon (tarragon) vinegar

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

edible flowers (optional)

equipment

Chopping board; Paring knife; Measuring spoons; Measuring cups; Clean tea towel; Mandoline (optional); Mixing bowl; Serving dish

method

Step 1.

Prepare the Cucumber at least half an hour in advance by doing the following:

Arrange an absorbent, clean tea towel on a bench.

Wash and dry the cucumbers. Leave the skin on.

The cucumbers need to be sliced paper thin - do this either using the finest blade on a mandoline or use a very sharp knife.

Arrange the sliced cucumbers on the tea towel in a single layer.  Sprinkle coarse salt over them and allow to drain for half an hour

Step 2.

Prepare the Dressing 

Mix the sugar and vinegar together then add the cream, season with  pepper and salt. Whisk in the olive oil and the chopped chives

Step 3.

Assembly

Arrange the cucumber slices attractively in a circular arrangement in a single layer on a large platter or shallow dish.

Pour or spoon the dressing over the cucumber.

Decorate with edible flowers and some reserved chives

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