Spring Cucumbers

5 large cucumbers
2 tablespoons of salt
2 cups of sour cream
1/4 cup of wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons of minced chives

Trim and peel the cucumbers. Slice them thinly. Place them in a salad bowl , Sprinkle with half of  the salt, stir carefully, sprinkle with the rest of the salt, and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

Drain the liquid from the sliced cucumbers.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour (the longer they sit the better the flavor).