Yield: 1 serving

A nice accompaniment to California Rolls.

Ingredients

• 1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup peeled and shredded carrot (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash ground cumin
• Dash ground pepper

Equipment

• cutting board
• peeler
• spoon
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• measuring cups
• grater, or food processor fitted with a shredding disk
• measuring spoons
• citrus juicer or reamer
• garlic press
• medium bowl
• rubber spatula

Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, Cucumbers with Fresh Mint will keep for 3 days.

Per serving: calories: 66, protein: 2 g, fat: 3 g, carbohydrate: 10 g, fiber: 2 g, sodium: 283 mg
 

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