In article
>,
Billy > wrote:

> In article
> >,
> James > wrote:
>
> > Other than cucumber sandwich and pickle how else can I use up a lot of
> > cucumber without too much work?
>
> If you also have a lot of tomatoes, gazpacho
>
> Gazpacho
>
> 2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
> 5 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
> 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
> 1 medium-sized green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
> 2 tsp (10 ml) finely chopped garlic
> 4 cups (1 L) coarsely crumbled French or Italian bread, trimmed of crusts
> 4 cups cold water
> 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
> 4 tsp (20 ml) salt
> 4 Tbs (60 ml) olive oil
> 1 Tbs (15 ml) tomato paste
>
> 1 cup (250 ml) croutons (fried bread cubes, approx. 1/4 in (1 cm) square)
> 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped onions
> 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped cucumbers
> 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped green bell peppers
>
> Combine all the soup ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.
> Ladle this mixture, about 2 cups (500 ml) at a time into a blender
> or food processor and blend at high speed until reduced to a smooth
> puree. Place in a jug or covered bowl and refrigerate until well
> chilled, at least 2 hours. Stir immediately before serving. Serve
> with the garnishes in small bowls for the diners to help themselves
> from. Serves 6 to 8.
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Then of course there is always

"Diabetic Gourmet"

3 medium cucumbers
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried mint leaves

Slice cucumber thin. Salt and place in a colander to let drip
for two hours. Rinse cucumber slices and mix with the rest of
the ingredients. Let rest an hour and serve.
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