Cucumber And Yogurt Salad With Fresh Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 medium sized cucumbers
salt
6 c. (1 1/2 qt.) plain yogurt
1/2 c. white wine vinegar
1 c. chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 c. chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried
1/4 c. chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 Tbsp. dried
1/4 c. chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried
freshly ground black pepper
6 small white onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 heads radicchio, cored and separated into individual leaves, washed, dried, wrapped and refrigerated

Preparation

Peel the cucumbers. Cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and thinly slice the cucumbers. Sprinkle with salt and put into a large colander to drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile in a large bowl, combine the yogurt, vinegar and herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.