Here's an "Instant pickle"

1/2 cup mint; 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 cup white balsamic vinager, 1/4 tsp pepper, dash salt, 1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek (chili-garlic paste)

Blenderize or food process until smooth. Pour over thinly slice cucumber or zuchinni.

Let flavours meld at least a few minutes. May be eaten immediatley but better if you refrigerate overnight. consume.