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Creamy Cucumber Salad with Chervil

If chervil is unavailable, substitute fresh parsley, dill or tarragon

1 or more cucumbers, about 1 cup, peeled, seeded and cut into thin slices
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup heavy or whipping cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
3 tablespoons finely minced fresh chervil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place cucumber slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain for at least 1 hour.
In a small mixing bowl whisk together the cream and mustard until slightly thickened. Season with lemon juice, minced herbs and pepper.
Just before serving, toss the cucumber with the creamy mustard dressing and garnish with springs of chervil.

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Sweet and Sour Cucumbers with Chives

1 or more cucumber – about 1 cup, peeled and seeded if you wish
½ medium red onion, cut into paper thin slices
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving. This salad keeps well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week. Use on its own or add to a lettuce salad.

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