Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

Description: Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the layers.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, fresh cracked
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Arrange in alternate layers cucumber, zucchini & onions.
2. Mix VINEGAR and SUGAR dissolved in 1/2 cup HOT WATER add SALT, PEPPER, & CRUSHED RED PEPPER.Add a couple ice cubes to chill.
3. Drain any water formed from cucumbers before adding the dressing.
4. Allow vegetables to marinate in the dressing at least 1 hour before serving.