Tip: This cucumber salad can be made a day ahead. Stir in the herbs just before serving. There's no better dish for summer ...

Granulated sugar balances the tangy kick of the vinegar and onion. Dill. Optional dill adds a fresh, herby touch to the salad. Slice the veggies thin. Red onion and cucumber. You can do this by ...

Return the cucumber to the bowl, add the sugar, vinegar and dill and mix together. Spoon into a large sterilised jar, packing down so the vinegar covers the cucumber. Leave for an hour or so ...

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Trim ends of cucumbers. Place cucumbers in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to smash into irregular, large-bite-size pieces.