About Cucumber- Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cylindrical fruit that are edible when ripe. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and burpless. Within these varieties, several different cultivars have emerged. The cucumber is originally from Southern Asia, but now grows on most continents. Many different varieties are traded on the global market.
The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around supports with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The fruit of the cucumber is roughly cylindrical, elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 centimeters (24 in) long and 10 centimeters (3.9 in) in diameter. Having an enclosed seed and developing from a flower, botanically speaking, cucumbers are classified as accessory fruits. Much like tomatoes and squash they are often also perceived, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers are usually more than 90% water.
Ingredients need to prepare Cucumber Salad
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp stevia or splenda
Procedure to prepare Cucumber Salad
- Peel your cucumber - or you can leave the peel on if you want - slice cucumber into fairly thin slices. Place into a colander and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Set on something to catch the water that drains off, and set aside.
- Mix together sour cream, onion, dill, vinegar, and sugar. Cover and place in fridge.
- Let cucumbers drain and dressing chill for at least an hour, up to 2 hours.
- Before serving, rinse cucumbers under running water briefly. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Toss dressing with cucumbers and serve.
Calories - 50
Fat - 1.7
Carbs - .9
Protein - 1
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