Comments on: Bowl Appeal

By: Guy

Guy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:35:46 +0000

I also find myself here via Kalyn’s Kitchen, i have a suggestion to boost the ‘bowl appeal’ – replacing the crushed peanuts with black sesame seeds (the kind you use for sushi)? I agree adding carrot, red pepper or especially radishes would add colour, but possibly detract from the simple cucumber concept.
I’m gonna try a good handful of chopped coriander (cilantro) or dill could be really good with the sesame.

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By: Trish

Trish — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:56:57 +0000

Is there a reason why you cant leave the skin, or at least part of the skin, on the cucumber to add a little color to the dish? Would English cucumbers work?

By: Mindy

Mindy — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:51:05 +0000

I just popped over here on a recommendation from Kalyn’s Kitchen and can’t wait to give this a try.

By: enthusia

enthusia — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:12:41 +0000

wonderful photo (great DoF)–
and yummy cucumbers…

By: Lisa :)

Lisa :) — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:20:34 +0000

Mmm, I love cucumber!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:52:36 +0000

I made a cucumber salad awhile back, and although the recipe is quite different, maybe throwing in a red onion instead of the green would help liven up the appearance. I know the red onion really brightened up the appearance of the one I made!

But even if it did get passed over, I would be happy to eat the left overs!!

By: Elle

Elle — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:47:02 +0000

Crisp and refreshing salad! I like the addition of the peanuts, too.

By: Patsyk

Patsyk — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:15:14 +0000

I love a cucumber salad… this will be great for the summer get-togethers we have comig up!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 27 May 2008 01:08:18 +0000

I made this salad over the weekend (minus the green onions & peanuts, b/c I didn’t have any on hand) and found it very refreshing. I think if I’d had the green onions & peanuts on hand, I’d like it more.

By: Mrs. L

Mrs. L — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:42:52 +0000

This sounds really fresh and simple for summer.

By: Sandie (Inn Cuisine)

Sandie (Inn Cuisine) — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:54:51 +0000

Love the photo! I also enjoy different kinds of cucumber salads and agree with Huyen’s suggestions–a little hot pepper may add just the right dash of color and kick.

By: katie

katie — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:20:39 +0000

I love cucumber salads, and this sounds particularly good…. But, the never do have much going for them in the looks department, do they! Pale green, boring…
I’ll try it anyway!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:34:49 +0000

Well I think it looks very pretty and appealing in the little dishes you have. It would be great alongside beef or chicken skewers and peanut satay sauce!

Did you get the package with the note cards I sent?

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:45:19 +0000

Sounds refreshing for a hot summer day. I’m thinking maybe to add some sliced radish for a little color?

By: Huyen

Huyen — Sun, 25 May 2008 13:15:23 +0000

I make a similar cucumber salad, To add color and kick you can add red pepper flakes or fresh thai peppers. The heat from the peppers is balanced by the coolness of the cucumber.

By: michelle @ TNS

michelle @ TNS — Sun, 25 May 2008 02:57:45 +0000

cucumber salad is one of my favorite summer side dishes, but i’ve never made it with sesame oil – i’ll definitely have to try that next time i make it (which will probably be tomorrow).

By: CollegeChef

CollegeChef — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:23:37 +0000

A great way to add color is to add thinly sliced carrrots. I had at a restaurant as a garnish and enjoyed it more than whatever the real food was.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:18:15 +0000

What a stunning little side dish. Perfect for a BBQ. Very nice!

By: MyKitchenInHalfCups

MyKitchenInHalfCups — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:46:00 +0000

Without changing things way too much how about some sweet red bell peppers about the same size as the cucumber. I really love cucumber and I’m just sure this would be terrific.