Marinated Cucumber

 I wanted a new salad additive, and this quick cucumber preparation is terrific! Crunchy cucumber with a sweet/salty/spicy kick really livens up a green salad. On its own, it is a great snack.

1 cucumber, pared.

1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1/2 tsp minced garlic

Cut the cucumber in half longitudinally, and then in slices. Mix the rest of the ingredients together, and toss the cucumber slices. Marinate at least 15 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.