Classic Cucumber Salad

Number of Servings: 4

Salad Ingredients:

1 large English cucumber, unpeeled, very thinly sliced

¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped green onions or chives
1 tablespoon (15 mL) chopped fresh dill

Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons (30 mL) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (45 mL) white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1/3 cup (85 mL) water
½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) Kosher  or sea salt
¼ teaspoon (1/5 mL) freshly ground white pepper

Method:

1. Prepare cucumbers and place in a large bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat sugar, vinegar, water, salt, and pepper until just simmering, and ensuring that the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
3. Immediately pour over sliced cucumbers and let sit at room temperature for about ½ hour, stirring often.
4. Refrigerate for several hours, or until well-chilled.
5. At serving time, stir in green onions and dill.   Use a slotted spoon to scoop out the individual portions.