Salad of chopped cucumbers with mint

Ingredients:

• 6 Iranian cucumbers
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Half a small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 2 tsp za'atar
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced

Preparation:

1. Place the cucumbers in a large zip-lock bag and smash them with a heavy skillet. Cut into 2-cm pieces, drain in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let sit for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and onion and let sit until the cucumbers are done.
3. Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the onions. Toss with mint, olive oil, za'atar, radish, and a few grinds of black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.