Cucumber salad i

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Cucumbers peeled and sliced thin
1Garlic clove; peeled
Salt
¼cupVinegar
2tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsWater
Watercress

Directions

COVER THE CUCUMBERS WITH WATER. Add the garlic and sprinkle well with salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain, pressing gently to get rid of excess liquid, and discard garlic. Stir the vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water together until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the cucumbers and stir. Add salt to taste.

Chill well, drain and serve on a bed of watercress.