Ingredients

4 Large cucumbers peeled and sliced

3 Spring onions slices (bulbs only)

½ cup (125ml) of low-fat salad dressing (fat-free is preferable if you can obtain it)

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Method

Mix sliced onions and cucumbers in a large bowl. Pour low-fat (or fat-free) salad dressing over cucumbers and onions. Add salt and black pepper. Stir gently to mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve. Serves 4.

Hints and tips

This is a simple salad that can be served to toddlers to help them develop a taste for vegetables. Adults can also have it as a midday snack to chase away the late afternoon fatigue.