Cucumbers

They really are cool!

The inner temperature of a cucumber can be as much as 20 degrees lower than the ambient air temperature.

Cucumber and Tomato Topping

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded & cubed
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
1 ripe medium tomato, cubed
1 clove minced garlic
2 Tbsp Olive oil
8 oz pasta, cooked and drained

In a large bowl, combine everything but the pasta and toss it together. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Serve the cucumber mixture over the pasta or toss it in.

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
4 cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded
salt
8 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
1/4 red onion sliced thinly

In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil for one minute and then let cool. Slice the cucumbers and sprinkle them with salt (to taste). Now gently toss everything together and serve cold.