Mussels, basil, tomatoes and cucumber salad
( SERVES 4 )
24/2/2011
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Ingredients
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| 1 | Lebanese cucumber |
| 2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Fresh dill, (chopped) |
| 1 tsp | Fresh mint, (chopped) |
| 16 | Mussels |
| 3 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Basil |
| 1 | Olive oil |
Directions
- Thinly slice the cucumber. Place on a plate and scatter with the salt, sugar, dill and mint. Leave to cure for 2 hours then pat dry before serving with the salad.
- Scrub the mussels, remove any beards then steam until just open. Chop into quarters.
- Slice the tomatoes then arrange with the cucumber and mussels on a platter. Scatter with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
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