Cucumber Coleslaw for Foodie Friends Friday

Welcome to my first linky party!  I thought I would bring coleslaw to the party, because who doesn't love coleslaw at a summer party?  Instead of the traditional cabbage mix and mayo, I used shredded cucumbers and bleu cheese.  It is tangy and cooling and a great twist on a barbecue classic.

Lime juice, juice from shredding the cucumbers, and a splash of rice wine vinegar mixed with crumbled bleu cheese mimics the color of traditional coleslaw sauce with its own refreshing flavor.  Crunchy granny smith apple and cucumber with the sweet corn and a touch of honey contrast beautifully with the bleu cheese.  I made it a few years ago and it has been rattling around in my brain for the past few months, just waiting for the fresh corn to come back!

Cucumber Coleslaw

1 large cucumber, peeled and deseeded

~8-10 oz of fresh or frozen thawed corn kernels

1/2 granny smith apple

5 oz of crumbled bleu cheese

1 lime, zest and juice

splash of rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)

1 teaspoon of honey

salt and pepper to taste

Begin by grating the cucumber directly into the bowl, to catch any juice created. Add the corn. Slice two sides off of the granny smith apple, cut lengthwise in super thin half moons, turn on their sides and cut into matchsticks, and then cut the matchsticks in half. This will give you apple pieces similar to the size of the cucumber pieces.

Add the lime zest, lime juice, splash of vinegar, honey, and bleu cheese to the cucumber mixture. Combine and taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. Let sit for at least an hour before serving for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

My cohosts for the linky party include:

Robin's View
A 'lil Country Sugar
Saucy Girls Kitchen
Passione Per Cucina
Everything In ThevKitchen Sink
What's Cooking in the Burbs
Busy Vegetarian Mom
This and That Cookies Cakes and Bakes
From Calculus to Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Walking on Sunshine
Cafe Blue Ridge
Chef PickyKid and Me
Family Food Finds
Bringing Pleasure to the Kitchen
Cindy's Recipes and Writings
DJ's Sugar Shack

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