Cucumber Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 or 3 fresh young cucumbers, sliced very thin
salt
1 Tbsp. each olive oil and vinegar
pepper to taste
pinch of sugar (optional)

Preparation

In a bowl, arrange the sliced cucumbers, salting them in layers.
Cover with a saucer and weight down with something heavy. Let stand for several hours, or until juices run out.
Pour off the cucumber juice, which will take care of most of the salt. Combine all other ingredients and add to the cucumbers.
Mix and chill.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.