Cucumber Salad
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This is a simple and refreshing salad.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thin
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced very thin
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dillPut the cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with about 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, tossing to distribute evenly.
Put the onion in a small bowl and sprinkle with the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, adding about 1 teaspoon of the vinegar as well -- the salt and vinegar will mellow the bite of the raw onion.
Let the vegetables stand for at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes, and then rinse them in cool water and gently squeeze out excess moisture, blotting with paper towels if necessary.
Mix the cucumbers and onions. Add the oil, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and a good grind of fresh pepper. Taste and add more vinegar if you like. Toss well with the dill. Chill for at least 30 minutes and serve chilled.
Makes 4 servings