A salad with a plan

• Serves 2
• Hands-on 10 min
• Oven none
• The skill Timing

Salads go limp because everything happens at the same time. Season the heavy things early and dress the leaves last.

You’ll need

• Leaves 2 handfuls
• Cucumber 1
• Olive oil, vinegar 3 tbsp, 1 tbsp

Method

1. Salt the cucumber and let it sit for ten minutes.
2. Mix the dressing in the bowl.
3. Add the leaves and toss just before eating.