Sammis Cucumber Boat Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Mix all of the above till blended and then put in the scooped out part of the cucumber. I usually pile mine high so that it can be eaten as a dinner entre' and add a salad. You can also fill each half the cucumber, but do not pile it high, place the halves together and slice in rounds and serve as an appetizer.
• 2. Just a note: I use shrimp that has been boiled in Liquid Crab Boil - you can either dice or cut shrimp in 3 pieces - depends whether or not you like "chunks" of shrimp in the mixture. I don't have a picture yet because I am still learning how to upload them. I will get one soon and sorry for not having one.

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Meanwhile, cut each cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Add garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cheese and olives to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, oil, garlic and pepper until blended. Pour over quinoa mixture; gently toss to coat. Spread about 2 tablespoons hummus inside each cucumber shell. Top each with about 1/3 cup quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

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• Halve cucumbers and remove seeds. For muffuletta salad: Combine giardiniera, provolone cheese cubes and chopped salami. For BLT salad: Combine cream cheese, crumbled bacon, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. For country club salad: Combine chicken salad, sliced red grapes and chopped pecans.

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• Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Cut each cucumber half crosswise into 4 pieces and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand while making the filling.
• Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in the celery, bell peppers, crabmeat, seafood seasoning, lemon zest, lemon juice and chopped dill.
• Pat the cucumbers dry (to remove the liquid and salt). Spoon the crab salad into the hollowed cucumbers. Garnish with more dill. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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• In a small bowl. combine chopped tomatoes, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed. Chill until serving time. (at least a few hours).
• Just before serving, add feta cheese to tomatoes and mix well.
• Peel cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Using a melon ball scoop or a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds. Pile tomato mixture into cucumbers.
• Serve right away.
• Preparation time does not include chilling time.