Hoping to keep your cucumbers in tip-top shape for your salads and sandwiches? A top chef has revealed a smart storage trick ensuring these crunchy favourites remain fresh up to 10 days longer.

Place the cucumber slices in a sieve and sprinkle over the sea salt. Toss, and allow to drain, extracting excess moisture from the cucumbers for 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse the cucumbers.