CUCUMBERS IN MINT VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS

3 Cucumbers

1 Teaspoon salt

3/4 Cup rice vinegar

1/4 Cup water

3 Tablespoons sugar (substitute Splenda)

1 Clove garlic, minced

1 Shallot, minced

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 Tablespoons minced dill

Snipped chives

DIRECTIONS

Score the outside of each cucumber with the tines of a fork, then cut the cucumbers into thin slices.  Place the slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with salt.  Let them stand 1 hour.  Drain the liquid from the cucumbers using a strainer, then place the cucumbers in a serving bowl.

Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, shallot, mint and dill and pour it over the cucumbers.  Cover the bowl and chill the cucumbers several hours or overnight.  Just before serving, sprinkle them with the chives.

Nutrition Facts: Servings 6. Each serving: 36 calories; 385 mg. sodium; 0 cholesterol; 0 fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 0 protein; 0.41 gram fiber.

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