Spring Salad

Keepin' it simple is the name of the game today! Afterall, it's Monday and who needs to be weighed down with anymore busy than they already have?! So here's a "few ingredient" recipe that will keep your tastebuds happy and your waistline, too! This refreshing cucumber salad has a pop of dill that wakens up the flavors, and paired with your favorite protein (perhaps a lovely grilled chicken breast), you've got healthy and smart on one plate! A great way to start off the week in charge of your healthy!

Fresh Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers (2 pounds)
• 1 small red onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh

Directions

Slice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice thinly. Thinly slice the onion.
In a colander, toss the cucumber and onion with the salt and let it sit and drain for 20 minutes. Press the liquid out of the vegetables and rinse well with cold water.
In a medium bowl combine the vinegar and sugar and stir well. Add the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the dill.