Cucumber-Fennel Salad with Creamy Meyer Lemon DressingThe closer we get to summer (and College Station sure feels like it’s getting there), the more I can’t help but think about barbecues and picnics out in the sunshine. Now, I know we pretty much all have a love-hate relationship with the Texas heat, but if you are feeling ready for swimsuits and a trip out to the lake, then this recipe definitely echoes that summery feeling! It also features some amazing produce that’s currently in season, including fennel and cucumbers, which you can (and should) buy from Howdy farm! I also added Meyer lemons, which are essentially a sweeter version of a lemon that are thought to be cross bred with mandarin oranges. Their sour and sweet combo, along with the subtle anise (licorice) flavor of fennel, makes for an amazing, fun, and fresh cold salad! Cucumber-Fennel Salad with Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing Ingredients: 3-6 seedless snacking cucumbers (depending on size) Juice and zest from 1 Meyer lemon* 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tbs milk 1 tsp sugar 2 tbs fennel leaves, chopped finely 1 thinly sliced fennel stalk (optional) Salt *If you can’t find Meyer Lemons, use regular lemons and extra sugar or a splash of orange juice! Process: Slice your snacking cucumbers into small pieces and place them in a mesh strainer over a bowl. Generously sprinkle salt over the cucumbers, stir them around, and set aside. This will begin the process of releasing water from your cucumbers, as well as seasoning them! Zest the lemon, cut in half, and juice over a fine strainer to remove the seeds. Add the Greek yogurt, milk, sugar and the fennel leaves. Wisk to combine. While your yogurt mixture and cucumbers rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes (to infuse flavors), very thinly slice the fennel stalks. Then combine it all and give it a real good stir! Tips and tricks:
So are you ready for summer yet? What fresh produce makes you think of a weekend out camping or floating on a lake?And don’t forget to pick up your Howdy Farm produce now ON CAMPUS every Thursday!
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7/10/2016 12:55:50 am
Blitz, pour into the jar and top with a most divine caramel filled donut, from Woodfrogbread bakery in Kew. If Kew is not your area, I promise it's worth the drive for this experience alone!
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