CUCUMBER & CELERY SALAD

Recipe by The Leek & The Carrot
 
Serves 2-4
Takes 20 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cucumbers
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
½ cup dried currants (or cranberries or cherries)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3-4 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
½ cup toasted chopped almonds
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pinch sugar
¼ cup basil leaves
 

Directions:

  1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Thinly slice the halves and place cucumbers in a small bowl and sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt. 

  2. While that sits, prepare the rest of the salad. In a small bowl, combine currants with garlic and vinegar. Let the dried fruit plump a bit for 5 minutes then add to a large bowl with celery and almonds. 

  3. Place the cucumbers on a towel or paper towels and gently squeeze to remove some of the moisture and then add to the celery. 

  4. Drizzle salad with olive oil, red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.

  1. Toss with basil leaves right before serving. 

Cucumber, Celery, Fruit- OtherBethanee WrightComment