Jeremy Liebman
Salting draws excess moisture from the cucumbers and seasons them simultaneously.
Recipe information
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
1
pound Persian or kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
¼
cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
1
teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1
tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine cucumbers, dill, and salt in a medium bowl; season with pepper and toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Step 2
Drain cucumbers and place in a clean bowl. Top with lemon zest and juice.
Step 3
Do Ahead: Cucumbers can be salted up to 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 10 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 2 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 0 Sodium (mg) 240