1. If water has accumulated with the cucumbers, drain it off.

2. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and combine.

Dressings

1. In another bowl combine:

   1/4 cup heavy cream

   3 tbsp olive oil

   Juice of 1/2 lemon

   Fresh-ground pepper

2. Stir well.

3. Coarsely chop:

   3 mint springs, leaves only or 1/4 cup of basil leaves

   and toss with the cucumbers. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Serve cool.