JUNE: Armenian Cucumbers

Arizona Local Food Feature

Farm: Blue Sky Organic Farms

Nutrition Components: Vitamin C, A, K, plus potassium and fiber

Recipe: Armenian Cucumber Salad

1 cucumber, sliced into half moons

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

2 cups diced watermelon

1/4 cup olive oil

1 bunch mint, chopped

1 lime, juiced

salt to taste

Directions: Combine all items and serve immediately

Flavor Profile: sour, bitter, salty, sweet

Classroom Activity Suggestion: Armenian Cucumbers are perfect for little hands to practice their knife skills using lettuce knives!