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Have made this twice this week. It is delicious and very refreshing. Nice presentation in a glass bowl:
WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD
RED PEPPER SYRUP: 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper CUCUMBERS: 4 cucumbers, peeled, halved and seeded salt TO SERVE: 8 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
RED PEPPER SYRUP: Combine vinegar, sugar and pepper in saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute, remove from heat and cool.
PREPARE CUCUMBERS: Slice cucumbers and toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let sit in colander for 30 minutes. Pat dry.
TO SERVE: Just before serving toss watermelon with a sprinkling of salt (to taste) in a large bowl. Add cucumbers, red onions, and pepper syrup and toss.
Servings: 8 Source: rec.food.recipes/Rachel/1996
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