(by Zilola Melieva)
2 cucumbers, half-peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
pinch of salt
optional: red pepper flakes
4 – 5 leaves of basil
Combine cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and salt, adding red pepper if you prefer a spicy salad.
Serve, topping each portion with a leaf of basil.
(Read On A Cloud of Nine, the story that accompanies this recipe.)