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Grated Cucumber and Mint Salad

This is a wonderfully refreshing salad. The tiny bit of orange blossom water gives it a mysterious flavor. Try to get small cucumbers from Middle Eastern or Asian stores. They have a better taste and texture than the large ones found in our supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 large or 3 small cucumbers
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange blossom water, or to taste
Salt
Leaves of 2 sprigs of mint, finely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel and grate the cucumber or cucumbers. You can do this in the food processor.

    Step 2

    Drain off the juices in a colander, and then mix the cucumbers with the rest of the ingredients.

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