Quick Lightly Salted Cucumbers with Zucchini
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. A juicy vegetable appetizer is perfect for shish kebab or dishes cooked on the grill or over a barbecue. It is best to prepare it in a deep container, as the chopped ingredients will release a lot of juice. If desired, you can garnish the dish with fresh parsley, green onions, and garlic. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the specified ingredients. Rinse the vegetables in water and trim the stems from both ends of the produce.
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Step 2
Cut the cucumbers and zucchini into rounds no more than 1 cm thick.
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Step 3
If you're making this appetizer for a picnic, prepare it in a cellophane bag—it'll be easier to take with you. If it's for lunch or dinner, simply transfer the chopped ingredients into a deep container. Rinse the dill and chop it, then add it to the chopped ingredients.
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Step 4
Add salt and dried ground garlic. Optionally, you can press peeled cloves of fresh garlic or omit it.
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Step 5
Gently mix all the contents of the container or bag and refrigerate for 1–2 hours. During this time, the salt will draw juice from the slices, and they will absorb the salt.
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Step 6
Then transfer the juicy vegetable appetizer to a plate and serve.