Cucumber Salad with Mint and Creme Fraiche

• 2 medium European cucumberspeeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Freshly ground pepper

1. In a colander set over a bowl, toss the cucumbers with the salt and let stand for 1 hour.
2. Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the creme fraiche with the shallots, mint, lemon juice and zest and a generous pinch of pepper.
4. Add the cucumbers, toss to coat and refrigerate for 4 hours.
5. Stir the salad just before serving.

european, kosher salt, creme fraiche, shallots, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cucumber-salad-with-mint-and-creme-fraiche (may not work)