Cucumber and Herb Blossom Salsa

Name: Cucumber and Herb Blossom Salsa
Yield: MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon minced and seeded red chile; Kosher salt; 1 cup chive flowers, pulled apart; 1 cup torn nasturtium flowers; ¼ cup small basil leaves and flowers; 2 tablespoons small spearmint leaves and flowers; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ¾ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

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While I'm particular about using either kirby or small Japanese cucumbers that aren't waxed (of course, homegrown cucumbers don't have any wax to remove), I'll try any flowering herbs.

By Marcia Kiesel

Recipe by Food & Wine June 2000

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