Cucumber Salad with Mint

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Cucumber Salad with Mint

Recipe By :=20
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Recipes With Alcohol
Cookies Emeril

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cucumbers
3 tbsps salt
4 tbsp creme fraiche (you may need more)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 lemons -- juice only
1/2 c fresh mint leaves -- chopped
black pepper

Peel and half cucumbers. Scrape the seeds and thinly slice. Put in bowl and=
mix with the salt. Put in refrigerator for 2 1/2 hours. Whisk the creme=
fraiche with the mustard in a 1qt. bowl. Add the lemon juice a little at a=
time (taste if all is needed). Whisk until thick and creamy and add the=
chopped mint and some pepper. Take care not to overbeat the creme as it may=
turn to butter. After 2 1/2 hours, rinse cucumbers well and drain in a=
sieve. Pat dry with towel. (Be careful to rinse them well, or they'll be=
too salty). Mix with dressing and serve very cold.
Notes: Substitute creme fraiche with 3 tbsp. sour cream and 1 tbsp heavy=
cream. You may need less lemon juice. Or use only sour cream. Use spearmint=
and not peppermint.


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