Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Cucumber Onion Salad

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thin sliced
1 red onion, peeled and thin sliced
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced dill, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2-teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed cloves (optional)
1/4-teaspoon salt
Paprika
Freshly ground black pepper


1. Spread sliced cucumbers across tripled sheets of paper toweling. Cover with additional paper and press to remove excess liquid. Repeat procedure if necessary. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add onions. 2. In a measuring cup, combine and blend vinegar with lemon juice, minced dill, sugar, and cloves if desired. Pour over salad and stir. Let stand for at least 30 minutes before serving, or cover and chill several hours, stirring from time to time. 3. To serve, with slotted spoon transfer to a medium serving bowl. Sprinkle all over with salt, stir to combine then top with sprinklings of paprika and pepper. Garnish with dill sprigs.

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