posted by jeanndan 04-27-100 6:31 AM
Chunky Egg and Cucumber Salad
2 medium cucumbers
salt
12 eggs
water
2 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mayo
2 Tbl. milk
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. pepper
Cut half of one cucumber into thin slices; cut each slice in half; set aside for garnish.
Peel remaining cucumbers; cut them lengthwise in half. With spoon, remove seeds. Cut cucumbers into 1/2" chunks.
In medium bowl mix cucumber chunks and 1/2tsp. salt; cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Tipping bowl over sink, press cucumbers with hand to drain liquid.
Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan with enough water to cover, heat to boiling. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let eggs stand in hot water 15 minutes; drain. Carefully peel eggs under running cold water. With a sharp knife, cut eggs into bite sized chunks.
In a large bowl add cucumbers, add celery, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, pepper, eggs, and 1/4 tsp. salt; with rubber spatula, gently toss to mix well.
Serve salad at room temperature or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled later.
To serve garnish egg mixture with cucumber slices.
Makes 6 main dish type servings.