Served chilled with fresh mint, or fresh dill, cucumber salad is a staple on Mediterranean tables in many countries. Hungarians make their traditional cucumber salad with a pinch of Paprika that they serve with almost every meal. In Spain they make Ensalada de Pepino using red onions and some sliced tomatoes and those amazing black olives. Another Spanish version includes lemon juice, orange juice and a dusting of cinnamon.
Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, sliced very thin on a mandoline or a slicer.
1 small onion or shallot shaved very thin
1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 or 3 fresh mint leaves very finely chopped
Directions:
Combine the cucumbers and onions or shallots in a glass bowl. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the top. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. If you are dieting, or a diabetic, you can substitute Splenda for the sugar for a very healthy dish.
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