Sweet and Sour Cucumbers

6 servings

Ingredients:

1.5 pounds cucumbers (or 2 long, seedless hothouse cucumbers)
1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1.5 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root

Directions:

1) Trim the ends off the cucumbers, slice them in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, remove and discard the seeds.  Cut each half into 3" sections, then cut each section lengthwise into thin slices.  Place the slices in a bowl.  Set aside. (I quartered the English cukes lengthwise, then chopped into chunks)

2) In a medium bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, sugar, salt and ginger.  Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and toss to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Serve cold.

Per serving:  86 calories, 1 gm protein, 20 gm carbs, trace fat, 0 mg cholesterol, trace saturated fat, 197 mg sodium, 1 gm dietary fiber.