2 ea Cucumbers, peeled, seeded &
— grated 1 tb Sugar
1 ts Vinegar
1 tb Olive oil
1/4 ts Salt
1/8 ts Za’atar*
Cured black olives Drain off exces liquid from the cucumbers & combine with the sugar, vinegar, oil & salt. Crush the za’atar between your fingertips & sprinkle over the cucumbers. Mix well with two forks, then chill. Decorate with olives before serving. *An herb found only in the Mediteranean, similar to marjoram which may be sustituted for it. Or use thyme or oregano or a mixture of all three.