Chilled Cucumber Salad With French Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced very thin
• Water for soaking
• Salt
• 1 ice cube
• French dressing
• 1 green pepper, chopped fine (optional)
• 1 clove garlic (optional)

Method

1. 1 Peel and slice the cucumber very thinly. Place slices in a bowl.
2. 2 Cover with water, sprinkle with salt, and place a lump of ice on top. Let sit until serving time.
3. 3 Drain the water thoroughly. Arrange the cold, crisp cucumber in a glass dish.
4. 4 Toss with French dressing. Optionally add chopped green pepper or rub the spoon with garlic for piquancy.