Instructions: Slice the cucumbers in half, lengthwise. Then run the tines of a fork down the length several times to create a decoration. Scoop out the seeds, and cut the cucumber halves into 3-inch sections. Cut the sections, along the length, into almost paper-thin slices. Place in a bowl.

Mix together the dressing ingredients.

Add the dressing to the cucumbers. Toss lightly to coat the cucumber slices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve cold.

NOTES : Because of their coolish nature, cucumbers are especially ppularin the summer since they dissipate heat. They are also considered to have diuretic and laxative effects. to soothe a scratchy throat or laryngitis, drink some cucumber soup. According to Dr. Chun-Han Zhu, the bitter end of the cucumber contains cucurbitacin C and is helpful in treating cancer. [Nina Simonds]

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