Quick Cucumber Pickles With Rye Bread and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 2 teaspoons horseradish
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
• 1 loaf rye bread (1 lb)
• 12-16 ounces semisoft cheese (preferably German)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut cucumbers crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, then toss with salt in a colander and let stand 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse and drain cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Whisk together vinegar and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Add mustard, horseradish, and dill; mix well.

5. 5

   Stir in cucumber and chill at least 5 minutes. Can be made several hours ahead.

6. 6

   Slice bread and cheese and serve with pickles.