Cucumber red onion & watercress

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
11largesPickling cucumbers peeled, scored, cut into equal lengths to fit feed tube vertically
cupDiced (1/4-in) red onion
¾cupSeasoned rice vinegar (See NOTE)
1tablespoonSafflower oil
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
3largesBunches watercress; washed, crisped, stems removed
2tablespoonsSnipped fresh chives for garnish

Directions

USE THIN SLICING DISC. Stand cucumbers in feed tube and slice, using medium pressure. Repeat until all cucumbers are sliced. Put cucumber slices, onion and rice vinegar in large mixing bowl. Toss well.

Cover. Refrigerate from 4-8 hours. To serve, drain cucumbers. Toss with oil. Adjust salt and pepper. Arrange watercress leaves in wreath design on serving plates. Arrange cucumbers in center, dividing evenly. Garnish with chives. Serve. NOTE: Seasoned rice vinegar, available in the Oriental section of most super- markets, is a blend of mild rice vinegar with a perfect balance of sugar, salt and water.

If you are using rice vinegar, adjust the salt, sugar and water to taste.

ABBY MANDEL - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK