Ingredients
1 cucumber, peeled, sliced thinly crosswise
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
7 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons), or white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Preparation
Place cucumber in a colander. Sprinkle with salt. Top with a small plate and weight. Let drain for 1 to 2 hours. Rinse and squeeze dry.
In a medium bowl, stir together lemon juice, sugar, and 7 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to combine. Garnish with parsley.