• Cucumbers - 03

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Tue Aug 16 11:12:00 2022
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    Title: Tomato-Cucumber Salad w/Fennel Dressing
    Categories: Squash, Vegetables, Herbs, Citrus
    Yield: 4 servings

    2 Fennel bulbs (3/4 lb);
    - trimmed, thin sliced,
    - fronds reserved as garnish
    1/4 c + 1 tb olive oil; divided
    Salt & fresh ground pepper
    1 tb Fennel pollen
    1 tb Lemon juice
    1/2 tb Fennel seed
    2 lb Heirloom tomatoes; in 2"
    - pieces
    1/2 lb Lemon cucumbers; thin
    - sliced
    1/2 lb Watermelon cucumbers; halved
    - lengthwise
    Flaky sea salt; garnish

    Set the oven @ 375ºF/190ºC.

    In a large bowl, toss the sliced fennel with 1
    tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into an
    even layer on a baking sheet and bake until slightly
    golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then
    transfer to a blender with the remaining oil, the fennel
    pollen, lemon juice, fennel seeds, and 1/2 cup water.
    Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

    In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes and cucumbers with
    the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a
    platter and garnish with fennel fronds and flaky sea
    salt to serve.

    By Eli Sussman

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com

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