Post by Amani on Mar 27, 2014 12:12:39 GMT -5
Cucumber and Pomegranate Salad
from Lucid Food by Louisa Shafia
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, and seeds removed
Seeds of 1 pomegranate
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced scallions, green parts only
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Cut the cucumbers into slices 1⁄4 inch thick. Put the cucumber slices in a bowl with all but 4 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Add the scallions, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss and season with salt.
To serve, divide the salad among bowls and top with the crumbled feta, a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, and a few grinds of pepper.
Serves 4.
from Lucid Food by Louisa Shafia
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, and seeds removed
Seeds of 1 pomegranate
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced scallions, green parts only
1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Cut the cucumbers into slices 1⁄4 inch thick. Put the cucumber slices in a bowl with all but 4 tablespoons of the pomegranate seeds. Add the scallions, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss and season with salt.
To serve, divide the salad among bowls and top with the crumbled feta, a tablespoon of pomegranate seeds, and a few grinds of pepper.
Serves 4.