tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post83065756136939192..comments2024-02-20T17:28:16.014-08:00Comments on Cooking Weekends: Tomato & Cucumber SaladGerlinde in Washingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-3151717489057441522021-03-04T09:01:08.358-08:002021-03-04T09:01:08.358-08:00Purpura66
It can, however it will become more wate...Purpura66<br />It can, however it will become more watery so you might have to adjust the seasonings.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-19404744698205577052021-03-02T15:46:12.430-08:002021-03-02T15:46:12.430-08:00Can that recipe be made and saved overnight for lu...Can that recipe be made and saved overnight for lunch next day? Purpura66https://www.blogger.com/profile/11264452894740805925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-75086297716554051442017-05-12T06:37:23.329-07:002017-05-12T06:37:23.329-07:00nice recipenice recipelizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035184100892779826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-3803293979553355262016-09-11T19:00:20.899-07:002016-09-11T19:00:20.899-07:00Erin....I imagine corn might be good as well as an...Erin....I imagine corn might be good as well as any other veggies you happen to like for this salad.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-72016653342178719332016-09-10T18:02:44.367-07:002016-09-10T18:02:44.367-07:00What about adding fresh corn off the cob?What about adding fresh corn off the cob?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934711848929634640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-9858163985856789922015-07-27T12:35:51.462-07:002015-07-27T12:35:51.462-07:00Calorie counting went out with the dinosaurs. You ...Calorie counting went out with the dinosaurs. You should be looking at the glycemic index of foods, avoid transfats & GMOs. Organic Saturated fats such as olive oil & avocado are some of the healthiest you can use, once you start spooning In processed foods(ie commercially prepared salad dressing, the health factor decreases. Mellowyellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434527308363175155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-51462376974151063022014-02-24T00:29:50.584-08:002014-02-24T00:29:50.584-08:00Sorry, I don't know how many calories the sala...Sorry, I don't know how many calories the salad contains off hand. The following site has a calorie chart for different types of tomatoes, cucumbers and foods; http://www.calorieking.com/foods/<br />HTHGerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-51591954849430321642014-02-23T19:52:45.985-08:002014-02-23T19:52:45.985-08:00do you know how many calories into one serving?
do you know how many calories into one serving?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02682373987059043047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-43761298210965090852014-02-18T05:55:03.163-08:002014-02-18T05:55:03.163-08:00Sweet juicy tomatoes straight from the garden woul...Sweet juicy tomatoes straight from the garden would probably be best, or some freshly picked tomatoes from the farmers market. Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-14527097134882173842014-02-17T16:25:00.885-08:002014-02-17T16:25:00.885-08:00What kind of tomatoes work best for this salad?What kind of tomatoes work best for this salad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-11104000238176724882013-10-31T07:29:24.452-07:002013-10-31T07:29:24.452-07:00This is awesome, thank you for sharing and answeri...This is awesome, thank you for sharing and answering all the questions above. It made it easier to decide how I wanted to make it. =) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-89199694465264784932013-08-06T16:25:28.350-07:002013-08-06T16:25:28.350-07:00Made it tonight with tomatoes, cucumbers & bas...Made it tonight with tomatoes, cucumbers & basil from the garden. It was tasty but very juicy. I should've heeded your recommendation to seed the cucumber. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-344802948425394452013-07-22T16:35:53.014-07:002013-07-22T16:35:53.014-07:00Made this tonight w/ homegrown tomatoes & cucu...Made this tonight w/ homegrown tomatoes & cucumber ~ SUCH a good, light summer salad ~ thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-81767867524693103012013-07-02T15:59:19.259-07:002013-07-02T15:59:19.259-07:00I actually prefer English or Persian cucumbers. I&...I actually prefer English or Persian cucumbers. I'll only purchase the waxed variety if they happen to be on sale.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-66013771598813473142013-07-02T10:23:42.328-07:002013-07-02T10:23:42.328-07:00You can do this with just the tomato, cucumber, li...You can do this with just the tomato, cucumber, lime and salt. BTW the best cucumbers are the Persian cucumbers because they are crisper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-64662247938723527152013-06-12T19:36:27.408-07:002013-06-12T19:36:27.408-07:00Yes, replace the lime with wine vinegar. :)Yes, replace the lime with wine vinegar. :)Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-33764917100700463392013-06-12T14:26:16.072-07:002013-06-12T14:26:16.072-07:00If I wanted to do red vinegar instead should I omi...If I wanted to do red vinegar instead should I omit the lime?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-58415341552657974882013-05-07T15:00:21.732-07:002013-05-07T15:00:21.732-07:00Yes, you can use basil instead of cilantro. You ca...Yes, you can use basil instead of cilantro. You can also swap out the lime juice for lemon juice, balsamic or wine vinegar if you wish.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-54867874853590067232013-05-07T11:16:04.679-07:002013-05-07T11:16:04.679-07:00Can i substitute cilantro for basil? Can i substitute cilantro for basil? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-86079989283594424172013-04-22T13:37:21.344-07:002013-04-22T13:37:21.344-07:00I think feta would be great in this salad. I'd...I think feta would be great in this salad. I'd probably swap out the cilantro for a bit of fresh mint.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-29884459241408200772013-04-22T11:52:46.465-07:002013-04-22T11:52:46.465-07:00Could feta cheese be added?
Could feta cheese be added?<br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841113316331482995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-16102952037039455762013-04-21T06:37:17.825-07:002013-04-21T06:37:17.825-07:00I'd replace the olive oil and lime juice if I ...I'd replace the olive oil and lime juice if I were using the Italian dressing. <br /><br />The cilantro I'd swap probably swap out for parsley or basil, depending on what's in that dressing.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-91577537394668631612013-04-20T23:17:58.893-07:002013-04-20T23:17:58.893-07:00How about zesty Italian dressing in place of the o...How about zesty Italian dressing in place of the olive oil?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-66406453720638126592013-04-19T09:07:14.787-07:002013-04-19T09:07:14.787-07:00Can't wait to try it! Thanks from a mom in Pa...Can't wait to try it! Thanks from a mom in Paraguay, South America!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832004278585312011.post-5020691066491844462013-03-02T22:33:09.097-08:002013-03-02T22:33:09.097-08:00Maria, You can use lemon if you wish. You can also...Maria, You can use lemon if you wish. You can also swap out the cilantro for parsley. This salad is flexible and good either way.Gerlinde in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618338767725675893noreply@blogger.com