Cucumbers are easy to grow and they crop prolifically over the summer/ autumn period.

I’m always on the lookout for new ways to enjoy them. Here’s a yummy recipe idea from my fab foodie friend Julie Ray from garden2kitchen.

Asian Cucumber Salad 

2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthways and deseeded
1 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 green onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted, macadamia nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce

Cut the cucumber in to 5mm (1/4 inch) slices 

In a medium sized bowl dissolve the sugar in the vinegar and limejuice and add the cucumber slices. Stir through the green onion and coriander leaves.

Place the cucumber salad into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the macadamia nuts and fish sauce just before serving. 

If you want to learn more about growing and cooking … why don’t you join Phil and Julie this Saturday morning (March 5, 2011) from 8.30 at the Casino Flower and Garden Show in the Civic Hall Canterbury Street, Casino.