Celery and Cucumber Salad

2-3 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise (these are petite celery but very big in flavor)

2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise 

1 bunch coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint (optional)

Juice and zest from one lemon

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 head of Lettuce, rough chopped and washed.

Toss the sliced celery, sliced cucumber, chopped parsley and mint together.

Combine lemon juice and zest with the olive oil, into a bowl and mix thoroughly.

Add dressing to the cucumber/celery mix and toss well.

Season to taste and serve over bed of chopped lettuce