Cucumber Limeaid

INGREDIENTS

• 1 English cucumber, (about 1 pound) 
• 1 1/2 cups water 
• 1/4 cup sugar 
• Juice of 1 lime 
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 
• 1 cup ice cubes

DIRECTIONS

• Peel English cucumber; remove any seeds. 
• Coarsely chop and combine in a blender with water, sugar, lime juice, coarse salt, and ice cubes; blend until smooth. 
• Serve over ice, garnished with cucumber spears, if desired.

Korean Cucumber Pickle

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce 
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• Pinch of cayenne pepper 
• 3 Israeli or Kirby cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 
• 1 scallion, white and light green parts, thinly sliced 
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled

DIRECTIONS

In a shallow dish whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and cayenne. Add the cucumber, scallion, and garlic. Stir to combine. Press down and spread out cucumbers in dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour but up to 2 days.