This summer when you are looking for a way to use all those cucumbers you get from the garden, you will have to try this recipe. These cucumbers would be a great accompaniment to almost any meal.
2 1/2 lb. cucumbers, peeled and cut into spears
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely ground pepper
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
Toss together cucumbers and salt in a large bowl, and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk together yogurt and next 4 ingredients; gently stir into cucumber mixture. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours. Add basil, and toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Season with salt.
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