- 1 pound fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb finely chopped
- 1 pound seedless cucumbers (see cooks' note, below), halved lengthwise, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 6 tablespoons cider vinegar, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Stir together all ingredients in a bowl and let stand 15 minutes.