Wednesday, June 27, 2012

What To Do With Those Pesky Cucumbers

Okay, I really like cucumbers, and I really like Armenian cucumbers, but what do you do when the cucumber crop gets out of hand. I try to share with as many friends as possible, but not everyone likes them. I really don't want to make pickles because I'm just too lazy to gather all the equipment needed and I'm just too lazy to spend the time doing it.  However, I have come up with a few ideas; some original and some not:

1. slice the cucumbers and pour Hendrickson's Original Sweet Vinegar & Olive Oil over them. Let set for an hour and then enjoy. This dressing is delicious and it is also fat free, preservative free, and gluten free..
2. chunk the cucumbers with some fresh chopped tomatoes and add a little salt, pepper, and just a tad of sugar. This is a very good lettuce-less salad. 
3. use the slice cucumbers to put on your favorite sandwich. I put it on my bacon and tomato sandwich today, and it was very tasty.
I think I could eat cucumbers on just about any sandwich.
That big honkin' green thing around the plate is an
Armenian cucumber. They are very crisp and have
fewer seeds than the traditional.
4. replace crackers with cucumber slices when you want a cheese and cracker snack. I found the Laughing Cow Lite French Onion flavor is really good with cucumber slices.

These are just a few ideas I've tried and have found to be pretty tasty. If you know of others, please leave a comment. I need all the help I can get doing something with Those Pesky Cucumbers.