Great Beach Day - Red Salmon and Cucumber

The eastern breezes have swung a little south today and slowed down, so the beach temp should get close to 80. The water is still a brisk 76 but the ocean is flat and the tide is about medium high at midday. That is a fine time to dive in.

HEALTH HINT

Clams: They are often sandy, so clean them carefully before throwing them on the grill. Scrub them well with a brush, then throw them into a bucket of cold water and add some cornmeal. The clams will eat the cornmeal and expel the sand. Repeat this a couple of times about 30 minutes each time. Only use the clams that are still closed tight

Sockeye Salmon and Cucumber Salad
(for two)


Cucumber, 1 – peeled & chopped
Sockeye (Red) Salmon – 1 – 4 oz can
Celery, 3 stalks – chopped
Romaine – 3 leaves – chopped
Black pepper, fresh ground – ½ tsp


DRESSING
Buttermilk Ranch dressing
Mayonnaise – 1 TBL
Red wine vinegar – 1 TBL
Ground ginger – 1 TBL

Whisk it all together

Chop the ingredients and toss together. Add the dressing and lightly mix.
Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper and serve with fresh crusty sour dough bread.