Marinated cucumber salad

Serves 6

Energy per portion: 111 cals
Fat 0.14g
Saturated fat: 0.01g
Fibre 0.62g

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 fl oz/100ml dry cider
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • pinch of pepper

1. Slice the cucumbers and place in a colander, sprinkling salt between each layer. Put the colander over a bowl and leave to drain for 1 hr.

2. Thoroughly rinse the cucumber under cold running water to remove excess salt, then pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper.

3. Gently heat the sugar, cider and vinegar in a saucepan, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.

4. Put the cucumber slices in a bowl, pour over the cider mixture and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.

5. Drain the cucumber and sprinkle with dill and pepper. Mix well and serve.

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