Cucumber Spaghetti, Strawberry Purée and Crushed Olives

Name: Cucumber Spaghetti, Strawberry Purée and Crushed Olives
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 seedless cucumbers, trimmed and peeled; 1 pound ripe strawberries, hulled; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 8 large basil leaves, finely chopped; 12 pitted black olives, crushed and chopped

By Christine Muhlke

Updated May 23, 2024

Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:Serves 4

2seedless cucumbers, trimmed and peeled
1pound ripe strawberries, hulled
1teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1tablespoon sherry vinegar
8large basil leaves, finely chopped
12pitted black olives, crushed and chopped

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Preparation

Step 1
Using a mandoline, finely slice the cucumbers lengthwise into spaghettilike strands.
Step 2
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a blender. Purée until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
In a salad bowl, combine the cucumber strands, olive oil, vinegar and basil. Toss gently to mix. Pour equal portions of strawberry purée into each of 4 bowls. Arrange coiled ''spaghetti'' in the center of each bowl and garnish with chopped olives.