Mussels, basil, tomatoes and cucumber salad

Mussels, basil, tomatoes and cucumber salad. Photo / Babiche Martens

Serves 4

1 Lebanese cucumber
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp fresh mint, chopped
16 mussels
3 tomatoes
Basil
Olive oil

1 Thinly slice the cucumber. Place on a plate and scatter with the salt, sugar, dill and mint. Leave to cure for 2 hours then pat dry before serving with the salad.

2 Scrub the mussels, remove any beards then steam until just open. Chop into quarters.

3 Slice the tomatoes then arrange with the cucumber and mussels on a platter. Scatter with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.