Authentic home cooking from Greece, with US measurements. 
Cucumber Salad with Sesame
A unique, nutritious, and light summer salad. An interesting recipe inspired by Talimbu.
A few more tips:
You can use raw hazelnuts instead of peanuts for a different flavor. Try adding both peanuts and olives and sesame seeds for a full, distinctive taste.
Cucumber Salad with Sesame
A unique, nutritious, and light summer salad. An interesting recipe inspired by Talimbu.
A few more tips:
You can use raw hazelnuts instead of peanuts for a different flavor. Try adding both peanuts and olives and sesame seeds for a full, distinctive taste.
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- 1
Peel and dice the cucumbers.
- 2
Finely slice the chili pepper and chop the cilantro if using fresh.
- 3
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet. Be careful—they toast quickly. It should take about 2 minutes.
- 4
In a skillet, add 3 drops of olive oil and the nuts. Toast until lightly golden, then remove and gently crush them with a mortar and pestle.
- 5
Add 4 more drops of olive oil to the skillet and toast the cumin seeds until golden.
- 6
Add the sliced chili pepper and remove the skillet from the heat.
- 7
Add the diced cucumber and salt. If it splatters, cover with a lid and shake the skillet gently.
- 8
Do not return to the heat.
- 9
Serve immediately once it reaches room temperature.
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