Basic Cucumber Salad Recipe
Instructions
- Method #1 Peel the cucumbers or not. Remove seeds if seed cavity is large or seeds are tough. Slice thick or thin or chop. Sprinkle with salt, chili powder, herbs, spices, garlic, sliced onions, lemon or lime juice or a drop of vinegar. Eat fresh immediately. Method #2 Peel the cucumbers or not. Remove seeds if seed cavity is large or seeds are tough. Slice thick or thin or chop. Salt the cucumbers (about 1 teaspoon per pound of cucumbers), mix well and set aside for 15 minutes. Squeeze the cucumbers and drain off the water. Dress with herbs, spices, a touch of oil, a bit of acid (lemon, lime, vinegar) and a dash of sugar. Chill. Eat. Keeps well.
