Cucumber Slaw

Cool and refreshing on a hot summer day. Not too hard on the calories either. This is a nice side dish for salmon. Cook time listed is refrigeration time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large English cucumber
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  tablespoon chives, chopped
• 1  teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Directions

1. Cut the cucumbers in quarters lengthwise, remove and discard the seeds.
2. Coarsely grate the cucumber and place it in a bowl add the salt and stir well.
3. Refrigerate for 2 hours then drain and rinse in a sieve, pressing to remove excess moisture.
4. Mix the chives, dill and yogurt well and add to the cucumbers, stir to mix.