Instructions: Peel the cucumber and slice thinly into a shallow dish.

Sprinkle with salt and sugar and drizzle over the vinegar.

Turn so everything is evenly mixed then set aside for at least 1/2 an hour.

Just before serving drain off all liquid and sprinkle with chives or dill.

Lovely with cream cheese on granary bread.

The salt and vinegar draw out water leaving the cucumber gently seasoned

Serves 4

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