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Fresh Dill Cucumbers with Lemon

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Photo by Jeremy Liebman

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound Persian or kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine cucumbers, dill, and salt in a medium bowl; season with pepper and toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Drain cucumbers and place in a clean bowl. Top with lemon zest and juice.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Cucumbers can be salted up to 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

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