Cucumber Salad/Pipino Salad/Recipe

Assemble these supplies:

• 2/3 cup red or white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 2 large cucumbers
• 1/4 cup minced dill plus
• 4 dill sprigs for garnish (optional) Small head Boston or Bibb lettuce

Steps in preparation:

1. In medium-size bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup ice water.
2. Peel cucumbers and slice thinly. Add slices to bowl and stir. Sprinkle cucumbers with dill, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Wash lettuce and dry with paper towels. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Arrange lettuce leaves on plates with salmon and top with cucumbers; garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.