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Cucumberslice, Mint and Lime Salad

Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Inactive Preparation Time: At least 30 minutes, or up to two hours

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
Coarse sea salt
Freshly ground white pepper

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, lime juice, and mint. With clean hands, toss well for one minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and white pepper to taste. Toss for an additional minute. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to two hours. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Recipe excerpted from Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen by Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry (Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2006).