Zesty Salad

Ingredients: 1 tender iceberg lettuce or tender green cabbage, shredded
2 fresh red chillies finely chopped
1 cucumber finely chopped
1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
1 lemon
1 tsp. castor sugar
salt to taste

Method:
1. Finely grate rind of lemon. Keep aside.
2. Extract juice, strain out seeds, keep aside.
3. Chill lettuce or cabbage in icewater till crisp.
4. Drain, press out excess water with hands.
5. Place drained lettuce in large salad bowl.
6. Add all other ingredients.
7. Toss lightly with fingers or a wooden fork.
8. Serve chilled with crisp toast or piled on canapes.
Making time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Shelflife: Best fresh