Nana knew what she was about. Since she did not want to spend a summer day in a hot kitchen, chilled salads and grilled foods were her go-to’s until longer evenings and chilly temperatures returned. Cucumbers from Who Cooks for You Farm, dressed with a simple vinegar, salt, and sugar dressing, are the perfect foil for all the smoky meats coming off the grill. Add a few fresh and spicy radishes from clarionriverorganics.com

Ingredients

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2 English cucumbers, sliced into ribbons

• ½ cup sliced radishes

Instructions

• Place the first 5 dressing ingredients in a mason jar, screw on lid tightly, and shake until sugar is dissolved.

• Pour over cucumbers and radishes and toss to evenly coat.

• Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes and then serve.

Title    Great Plates

Subtitle

At long last: Summer. Because we love this season’s endless parade of sun-ripened fruits and vegetables, our team worked together to set a memorable summer table with original recipes that are flavorful and easy to make. Let the sunny times roll!

Story by Keith Recker / Photography by Dave Bryce / Recipes and Styling by Anna Calabrese

With the support of Buy Fresh, Buy Local of Western Pennsylvania and PA Preferred