Creamy Cucumber Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed and thinly sliced (Pickling cucumbers are especially good.)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried dill (You can substitute basil or parsley)
fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
paprika

Preparation

Place cucumbers in a colander and toss with salt. Let stand until several tablespoons of liquid has drained, 30-45 minutes.
Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl.
Add onion, sour cream, vinegar, dill (or its substitute), pepper and sugar. Toss to coat.
Taste.
A little more sugar? Decide.
Serve and garnish with a little paprika. Serve well chilled, on chilled plates, over a bed of greens or kale, with a lemon or orange twist for presentation.