Title: Moroccan Cucumber Salad
Categories: Salad Ethnic
Yield: 4 Servings

2		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.

Paula Wolfert, "Couscous & Other Good Food From Morocco"

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