Ingredients

2 English cucumbers

4 to 6 radishes (to equal 1 cup)

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning

Ground pepper

2 tablespoons minced red onion

Preparation

Peel English cucumbers. Halve lengthwise; slice cucumbers very thinly on the diagonal.

Thinly slice radishes. In a large colander, toss vegetables with coarse salt. Top mixture with a plate that fits inside colander; weight with a heavy object. Drain in sink 20 minutes; squeeze vegetables in paper towels to dry.

Transfer to a bowl; toss with minced red onion, cider vinegar, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon sugar; season with salt and ground pepper. Serve immediately.