Fresh Coconut and Cucumber Salad

When I was a child you only saw brown hairy coconuts at Halloween, so when I moved to Brixton I was thrilled to find you can buy them throughout the year. They are also fresher than the ones I remember, and contain a good amount of refreshing water inside which means the flesh is moist and tender. Once shelled, they can be grated for a variety of recipes. This is a light and refreshing salad, perfect in the summer or with spicy food. The coconut flesh freezes well if you want to reduce the