Mussel, basil, tomatoes and cucumber salad

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

2 tsp	Salt
1	Lebanese cucumber
1 tsp	Sugar
1 tsp	Fresh dill, (chopped)
1 tsp	Fresh mint, (chopped)
16	Mussels (Main)
3	Tomatoes
1	Basil
1	Olive oil

Directions

1. Thinly slice the cucumber. Place on a plate and scatter with the salt, sugar, dill and mint. Leave to cure for 2 hours then pat dry before serving with the salad.
2. Scrub the mussels, remove any beards then steam until just open. Chop into quarters.
3. Slice the tomatoes then arrange with the cucumber and mussels on a platter. Scatter with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.