What do French people eat in the summer? Recipe for cucumber salad.
Summer is here so it is time to eat light. French pic-nics are common. Here is the recipe for a cucumber salad.
Our chef Valerie, on the French Escapade trips to France, doesn’t do it exaclty like that but she uses yogurt and chives. I will have to ask her for that recipe but meanwhile, here is the simple one. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, sliced thin crosswise (about 2 cups)
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill
Preparation:
Peel and seed the cucumber(s). Cut it in thin slices. Place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain for 30 minutes, then squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Refrigerate until needed. Before serving, toss all the ingredients together and serve.
Makes 6 servings.
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