Cucumber and Herb Blossom Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 cup torn nasturtium flowers 
• 0.3 cup basil leaves and flowers 
• 2 tablespoons spearmint leaves and flowers 
• 1 cup chive flowers 
• 1.5 pounds cucumbers cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 4 servings kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
• 0.8 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 teaspoon chile red minced seeded

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. In a bowl, toss the cucumbers with the chile and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in the chive flowers, nasturtiums, basil, spearmint, lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest. Season with salt and serve.
2. Serve With: Grilled fish, chicken or thick slices of peasant bread.