Cucumber and coconut salad

This salad is so simple, both in preparation and also in taste. It will pair beautifully with many dishes and is a great base for a lovely summer lunch.

Ingredients

300 g small cucumbers, skin on, halved lengthwise
60 g fresh coconut, thinly sliced
large handful of mint
large handful of basil
1 lime zest, finely grated
20‒30 ml sesame or peanut oil
50 g small, juicy lettuce leaves

Ingredients

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve on its own or as a side dish.

Recipe and pictures: Signe Meirane
Camera: Sony Alpha 7s
From my book CRAZY ABOUT