Cucumber salad

Simple, spiky, sweet, tangy, mouthwatering. Goes with anything. Feeds 2

• Half a cucumber
• 4 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• Pinch of salt

1. Slice the cucumber as thin as poss, use a mandolin if you have one
2. In a cup, mix together the vinegar, sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved
3. Pour over the cucumber slices and mix through. Leave for 5 mins before serving, but no more than half an hour

If you’re making this to go with SE Asian food, use rice vinegar and garnish with sliced red chilli. If it’s Eastern European, use white wine vinegar, add a load of freshly ground black pepper or fresh chopped dill. If you’re just eating it with a pile of barbecued sausages, you can keep it plain!