SWEET CUCUMBER & RADISH SALAD

By BobD

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber (1 lb)
• 1 bunch radishes
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Peel cucumber, then halve lengthwise and slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick.

Cut each radish lengthwise into 8 wedges.

Bring vinegar, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.

Pour hot dressing over cucumbers and radishes in a bowl and stir, then let stand 10 minutes. Stir and season with salt before serving.

COOKS NOTE: Salad can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.