- Kitchen Knife: Essential for slicing cucumbers evenly and efficiently.
- Cutting Board: Provides a safe surface to chop ingredients without damaging countertops.
- Salad Bowl: A large bowl where the salad is typically tossed together, ensuring all components are well combined.
- Mixing Spoon or Spatula: Useful for mixing dressings and evenly distributing them over the salad ingredients.
- Measuring Cups: To accurately measure out quantities of liquids like vinegar, oil, etc., as per recipe requirements.
- Colander (optional): If your cucumber salad requires washing or peeling cucumbers, a colander can be handy for draining excess water without losing the pieces.
- Peeler (optional): Useful if you prefer to peel your cucumbers before slicing them, though not typically used in simpler recipes.
2 seedless cucumbers (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds total)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer
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