For a refreshing summertime side dish, Chilled Cucumber Salad helps beat the heat.

Ingredients:
2 cups thinly sliced, chilled cucumbers (4 small or 2 large cucumbers)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Dash ground red pepper
Directions:
Place cucumber slices in medium-size glass bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions.
Place remaining ingredients in 2-cup glass measure and beat with fork to combine. Pour over cucumbers and onions and toss lightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving.

Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings
Nutrition information per serving (3/4 cup):
Calories: 28
Fat: 0
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrate: 6g
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 197mg
Fiber: 1g