Basil and Cucumber Salad Topping

Basil and Cucumber Salad Topping

Serves 6
Preparation: 15- 20 minutes

Just in time for summer a refreshing topping for your salads and also ideal topping for your summer grilling ( meat, poultry and fish).

Ingredients:

• 2 small cucumbers
• 2 scallions
• 6 basil leaves
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice ( freshly squeezed preferred)

Peel and dice cucumbers and place in food processor along with scallions and basil leaves. Pulse then slowly add the extra virgin olive oil and finish with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Make sure the sauce is not too liquid and not too chunky. The topping should be like you have finely chopped the ingredients.

This topping is ideal for all types of salads, place on sliced tomatoes, its very refreshing for grilled chicken, place on toasted bread or on bagels. Many more ways you can use this topping. Be creative and Buon appetite!