3 Cucumbers
– peeled and sliced thin 1 Garlic clove; peeled
Salt 1/4 c Vinegar
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Water
Watercress COVER THE CUCUMBERS WITH WATER. Add the garlic and sprinkle well with salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain, pressing gently to get rid of excess liquid, and discard garlic. Stir the vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water together until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over the cucumbers and stir. Add salt to taste. Chill well, drain and serve on a bed of watercress.