Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　Like it or not, cucumbers and radishes have become virtually seasonless. Here, they provide a lively, refreshing counterpoint to the meal's overall richness. What's more, the whole dish can be put together in mere minutes.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1 large cucumber (1 pound)

　　1 bunch radishes

　　1/4 cup cider vinegar

　　1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil

　　

Step 1

Peel cucumber, then halve lengthwise and slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick. Cut each radish lengthwise into 8 wedges.

　　

Step 2

Bring vinegar, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.

　　

Step 3

Pour hot dressing over cucumbers and radishes in a bowl and stir, then let stand 10 minutes. Stir and season with salt before serving.

　　

What to drink:

Step 4

Haggipavlu Nemea '04

　　Cooks' note:

　　Salad can be madae 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.