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Rhubarb Cucumber Salad

  • 3-4 young rhubarb stalks
  • 1-2 cucumbers

  • 2 tbsp coarse salt
  • 1 bunch of rocket leaves
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 handful of chopped mint leaves
  • salt and pepper

Wash rhubarb stalks and strip away any tough outer membrane. Peel one or two cucumbers. Slice the vegetables finely and toss in a bowl with 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Let stand for 10 minutes, rinse, drain and pat dry.

In a salad bowl ,place a bunch of washed and chopped rocket leaves (not wild rocket) with the cucumber and rhubarb. Dress with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with a good handful of chopped mint leaves.