Simple Cucumber Salad
This has been the year of the cucumber for us. I still have a dozen cucumbers sitting on the table (in mid-October, no less) but I think the vines have died back and that will be the last of them.
We ate plain cucumber spears, chopped cucumbers with tomatoes and onions and various combinations of fresh veggies, with or without dressing, and cucumber soup. I made 2 different kinds of savory sliced refrigerator pickles including one with vinegar and one fermented with salt brine.
Here’s a simple cucumber recipe that’s great for a last minute add to the dinner table.
1-2 peeled cukes or more, sliced on a mandolin or as thin as you can possibly cut them
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
1-2 T. white wine vinegar
Sprinkle prepared cucumbers with salt and let stand for about 15 minutes or less if you’re in a hurry. Drain excess liquid and splash with white wine vinegar to taste. That’s it. Makes a very refreshing side dish. You can add sliced red onions or you can add a little sour cream (or yogurt ) for creaminess. Garnish with dill or parsley if so desired.