This Cool Cucumber and Avocado Salad Is Perfect for Summer — Delicious Links

When I was growing up in Minnesota, I had cucumbers every single day for lunch. While I didn't always eat the sandwiches my mom made me (sorry, mom), I always ate my cucumbers because they were delicious. These cucumbers were nothing special, honestly, which is really a testament to the glory of this crunchy vegetable. All my mom would do is drench the cucumbers in vinegar and salt and they became the not-quite-a-quick-pickle of my dreams.

That's why I was so excited to see these California cool cucumbers from Gaby Dalkin's new cookbook, Everyday California Food, featured on one of my favorite vegetarian blogs, Cookie + Kate. They're basically the adult version of my favorite childhood snack.

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