Spread cucumber slices in a thin layer on a large platter. Sprinkle salt generously over the cucumber. Let salt soak into cucumber slices for about 30 minutes.
Transfer cucumber to a colander and rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly and transfer to a dry surface. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towel.
Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl. Add cucumber slices and tomatoes; toss to coat.
In a small bowl, toss cucumber with cherry tomatoes. Add feta cheese and a handful of pitted kalamata olives.
Drizzle with a little vinegar or lemon juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon each serving into an iceberg lettuce leaf.
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease a baking dish. Arrange tortilla chips in dish.
In a food processor, process tomatoes and beans for 30 seconds, or until smooth. Pour over tortilla chips. Top with cheese. Bake for 10 mins, or until cheese melts.
Meanwhile, combine avocado, onion, cucumber, cilantro and lemon juice. Serve with nachos.
Cook the French fries according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, place chicken breasts 2 inches apart between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Lightly bash with rolling pin or mallet to flatten.
Preheat the grill and lightly toast rolls on cut sides. Heat a frying pan and cook chicken for 2-3 mins on each side, or until cooked through.
Arrange chicken on bottom halves of rolls. Top with avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, a dollop of mayonnaise and top halves of rolls. Serve warm with fries.
Soak the toast in cold water for 15 mins. Squeeze out the excess water, then tear the toast into a large bowl. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper and cucumber. Transfer the mixture to a blender, in batches, and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the bowl, stir in the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and sugar. Serve the gazpacho in glasses, garnished with the celery. Serve with breadsticks, bread, ham and manchego cheese, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Place duck in a baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 10 mins, or until warmed through.
Meanwhile, in a dry, nonstick frying pan, toast pancakes in batches over medium heat until browned lightly on both sides. Wrap in foil to keep warm and prevent drying out.
Spread 2 tsp hoisin sauce over each pancake and top with cucumber, onions and warm duck. Roll up to enclose filling.
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Drain the grated cucumber well so that you squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Add the yougurt, chili powder, ground cumin (or toasted cumin seeds) and salt and pepper to taste.
Chill 30 minutes in refrigerator and stir well before serving.
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Wash and peel cucumber. Cut peeled cumber into long segments (~1/4 inch thick).
Spread cream cheese on both pieces of bread (cutting off the crusts is a nice touch and makes the sandwich look more like a tea sandwich).
Sprinkle on the dill weed and paprika (also add salt and pepper to taste).
Place the cucumber slices in one layer covering the bread.
Close the sandwich and cut in half.
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