Cucumber Salad with Borage Flowers

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Borage is a lovely garden plant, and both the leaves and the flowers are edible. I like to add them to this simple cucumber salad.

Submitted by körnermamsell

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cucumber - halved, seeded, and sliced
6 borage leaves
12 fresh borage flowers

Directions

Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir together. Add sliced cucumber, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Sprinkle with borage leaves and borage flowers just before serving, as the flowers wilt quickly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139	Calories
14g	Fat
4g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g	1%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 163mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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