Cucumbers With Olives Recipes

BALSAMIC-DRESSED CUCUMBER WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Run a fork down the length of the cucumber until it's stripy all over.
• On a chopping board, use a knife to chop off the ends.
• Carefully cut them in half across the middle, then in half lengthways.
• Use a teaspoon to gently scoop out and discard the seeds.
• Chop the cucumber up into 1cm chunks and place in a mixing bowl.
• Place the olives on a chopping board, squash them with the heel of your hand, pull out and discard the stones, then roughly chop them and add them to the bowl.
• Trim and finely slice the spring onions and add them to the bowl.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
• Squeeze in the juice of ½ a lemon, using your fingers to catch any pips.
• Sprinkle over a pinch of black pepper.
• Pick and tear over the mint leaves, toss everything together, then serve.

CUCUMBER AND OLIVE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Using the tines of a fork, score the unpeeled cucumber lengthwise on all sides. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and blue cheese dressing. Spread the cheese mixture on the rye bread slices. Top with a slice of cucumber and a slice of olive.

CUCUMBERS WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Put the cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with a little salt and leave to drain for 30 minutes.
• Rinse the cucumbers, drain, pat dry and put in a salad bowl.
• Sprinkle with dill, drizzle with lemon juice and oil.
• Add the olives, season with salt if necessary and toss.
• Leave to stand for a few minutes, then serve.

TITA'S CUCUMBERS WITH OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Peel and slice cucumber into 1/4-inch slices/rounds. (Tita used to cut the seeded centers out of the cucumber slices for me. This is not necessary, but I think it's better. You can also buy a seedless cucumber.).
• Arrange cucumber slices on a large plate.
• Lightly pour or sprinkle olive oil over rounds.
• Sprinkle with salt.