tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7159132090655562872..comments2024-03-29T01:17:04.775-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Taste of summer: Lobster mango saladJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83881253824095326522013-07-21T18:58:15.066-04:002013-07-21T18:58:15.066-04:00Just made cucumber-honeydew salad with honey-olive...Just made cucumber-honeydew salad with honey-olive oil dressing. Touch of salt and pepper, a little fresh basil, and you're all set. Tilia Klebenov Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481683937316185659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52492209058102074022013-07-21T18:11:54.262-04:002013-07-21T18:11:54.262-04:00Hank:
It's your preference as far as peeling t...Hank:<br />It's your preference as far as peeling the cucumbers . . . I generally peel them, especially if the peel is thick, but it's a personal choice.Joan Emersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2736569326504359152013-07-21T17:29:47.192-04:002013-07-21T17:29:47.192-04:00I saw Hallie's recipe on facebook earlier, and...I saw Hallie's recipe on facebook earlier, and used the dressing for cold shredded chicken breast on arugula. It was really popular. We are also in the heat zone, and I had a picture of a cold supper . . . but the cook does end up with a lot of hot work in advance!!<br /><br />Macho Gazpacho (from Marjorie Falk)<br /> <br />5 c tomato juice or V8<br />1 small yellow onion, diced<br />2 T honey<br />3 large ripe tomatoes, diced (even right now, I use canned)<br />1 med. green pepper, chopped<br />1 med. cucumber, chopped<br />2 scallions, sliced<br />juice of 1/2 lemon and 1/2 lime (can use more, and zest if you like)<br />2 T red wine vinegar<br />1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon<br />1/2 tsp. basil<br />1/4 tsp parsley<br />Dash (or more) cumin or cayenne<br />2 T olive oil<br />Salt & pepper<br />Small can of corn, drained.<br /><br />Let sit in fridge for 4 hours.<br />10 servings.Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77333606476070315052013-07-21T17:24:31.618-04:002013-07-21T17:24:31.618-04:00YUM! Hallie - your lobster mango salad sounds li...YUM! Hallie - your lobster mango salad sounds like a true summer treat Joan your cucumber salad sounds delish! I love summer salads, and here's one I fix often (more cucumbers!).<br /><br />Hungarian Cucumber Salad<br />2 large cucumbers (peeled)<br />2 tsp. salt<br />3 Tbsp. vinegar (apple cider, basalmic or white - your choice)<br />1 1/2 tsp. sugar<br />1/4 tsp. pepper<br />1/2 clove garlic, minced (although, I usually pass on the garlic)<br />1 onion, chopped<br />1 tomato, chopped<br />1 cup sour cream<br />Mix together - chill<br />Top with 1/4 tsp of paprikaKaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7633696129301055072013-07-21T16:38:03.277-04:002013-07-21T16:38:03.277-04:00IS the question--do you peel the cucumbers?IS the question--do you peel the cucumbers?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83479532936893625692013-07-21T16:02:37.633-04:002013-07-21T16:02:37.633-04:00Joan, will you email me--I have a question for you...Joan, will you email me--I have a question for you...<br /><br />lucyburdette at gmail dot comLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88545361997729834572013-07-21T12:46:48.967-04:002013-07-21T12:46:48.967-04:00Sounds fabulous Hallie! And Joan, thanks for the c...Sounds fabulous Hallie! And Joan, thanks for the cuke recipe--they are just starting to roll into our garden:)Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76513839859175672242013-07-21T11:55:56.937-04:002013-07-21T11:55:56.937-04:00YUM! On the way your house..
We're making rac...YUM! On the way your house..<br /><br />We're making rack of lamb on the grill tonight..wouldn't Joan's cucumber salad be lovely with that? .Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76165864952946196512013-07-21T11:28:25.066-04:002013-07-21T11:28:25.066-04:00Hallie:
While I often salt the cucumbers for other...Hallie:<br />While I often salt the cucumbers for other salads, I've found this one is better if I don't salt them first . . . .Joan Emersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44657106390618274432013-07-21T07:45:40.488-04:002013-07-21T07:45:40.488-04:00That sounds great, Joan -- do you ever salt the cu...That sounds great, Joan -- do you ever salt the cucumbers first? Let them sit for like 20 minutes and then rinse and drain them before making the salad? (I do it to eggplant, too, before frying.) It's not necessary but I like the change in the consistency.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25082769164568167482013-07-21T07:36:22.066-04:002013-07-21T07:36:22.066-04:00The lobster mango salad sounds yummy . . . .
Her...The lobster mango salad sounds yummy . . . . <br /><br />Here’s an easy cucumber salad that we really enjoy . . . . <br /><br />Mix together:<br />Thinly slice two large cucumbers <br />Finely chop three scallions <br />Two tablespoons soy sauce<br />One tablespoon sesame oil, <br />One tablespoon sugar, <br />Four tablespoons vinegar<br />Gently mix together; let stand at least one hour before serving<br />Joan Emersonnoreply@blogger.com