CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BORAGE FLOWERS

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Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.

Provided by körnermamsell

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and sliced
6 borage leaves
12 fresh borage flowers

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir together. Add sliced cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with borage leaves and borage flowers just before serving, as the flowers wilt quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Riduan Ridoy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Kh Khan
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I'm going to make this salad for my next potluck.


Davy Odwyer
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


daniiel!
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I've never had cucumber salad before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Kia Gator
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I'm not sure what borage flowers taste like, but I'm sure they're delicious in this salad.


Rabbi Ahmad
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer picnic.


arbaz shaikh
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I couldn't find any borage flowers, so I used lavender flowers instead. It was still very good.


HM Mursidul Islam
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I added some chopped red onion to my salad for an extra bit of flavor. It was delicious!


Darik Beza
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Canab Xasan
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The borage flowers added a nice sweetness and floral flavor.


Onenaly Vilaikam
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The cucumber salad with borage flowers was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Anuka Zhorzholini
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and refreshing side dish.


kamla dawadi
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This cucumber salad with borage flowers was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the borage flowers added a beautiful touch. I will definitely be making this again.