In the height of summer, cucumbers abound. Here is a perfect summer side dish for those sultry summer nights. The cucumbers make a crisp, cool base for this salsa. It’s great to serve with fish, chicken or with some grilled vegetable kebabs.

From by the bay, wishing you cool food memories!

Maryann

2 English Cucumbers, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup red onion, chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon fine granulated sugar

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lime, juice and zest

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and place in a refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Note: You can also use regular cucumbers, but remove the seeds before chopping. It’s easiest if after you peel the cucumber slice length wise in half , take a spoon and scoop out the seeds.You might want to add a little more sugar to taste, sometimes regular cucumbers are little more bitter.