Cucumber Basil Salad

A quick and easy salad full of flavor and texture. This beautiful salad is arranged on a bed of Sunny, and tossed to dress just before serving, making this a great dish for entertaining.

 

dinner / lunch / spring / summer / vegan / vegetarian
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Cucumber Basil Salad
Ingredients
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced in half lengthwise and cut into diagonal chunks.
  • 1- 2 sprigs of basil
  • 8 Castlevastrano olives, sliced in half
  • 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
  • Leaves from celery bunch, rough chopped
  • 1 handful of microgreens/greens of choice
  • Sunny Original Tahini Sauce (1/4 container)
  • 1/2 lemon, squeezed
  • 1 drizzle of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Edible flowers (optional)
Steps

Chop the cucumbers and put them in a strainer with a liberal pinch of salt - let sit for 15 mins in the sink to draw out water.

After 15 mins, pat the cucumbers dry.

Spread a layer of Sunny on a serving plate and top with salad ingredients - toss to dress and enjoy!

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