Monday, August 18, 2008

Chilled Cucumber Salad

Chilled Cucumber Salad

  • 1 English or hothouse cucumber (so that you don't have to peel it) very thinly sliced--no more than 1 mm each slice, preferably slightly smaller. If you have a mandoline, use it here.
  • 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. mild extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 large pinch (several fingers) kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 bunch of dill removed from stems and minced. Add until very dill-y in appearance
Marinate all except at least 1 hour. The more the better.

Add dill to taste @ end

This goes nicely with a variety of different types of cuisine, from German to Indian. Serve it as a side with cold poached salmon, wiener schnitzel, or curried chicken kabobs. If pairing with something more middle eastern or Indian, substitute mint for dill.

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