Quick Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups thinly sliced and peeled cucumber
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 2 tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste

Directions

Spread cucumber slices in a thin layer on a large platter. Sprinkle salt generously over the cucumber. Let salt soak into cucumber slices for about 30 minutes.

Transfer cucumber to a colander and rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly and transfer to a dry surface. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towel.

Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl. Add cucumber slices and tomatoes; toss to coat.