Refrigerator Pickles

So, I know I'm straying a bit from the high-protein thing here, but it can be really tough to get in your fat-free veggies when you're dieting. No one wants to eat salad for every meal, and sometimes you just want a snack—even if you are trying to avoid chips and ice cream. So try this on for size:

1 large cucumber
white vinegar
coarse ground sea salt
fresh ground pepper
fresh dill
a couple cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed with a knife to release the flavor

Peel the cucumber and slice thin (about 1/8" to 1/4" thick). Layer the cucumber slices in a jar along with the garlic cloves, fresh dill, salt and pepper. Once filled to the top, fill the jar half way with vinegar and the rest of the way with water, until covered. Close the jar very tightly and refrigerate for at least a day or two before enjoying. These will keep for several weeks, thanks to the vinegar and salt—but they must be refrigerated.  Enjoy!