Cucumbers in Cream Recipe

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"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

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Cucumbers in Cream Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + standing

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 126 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 157 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Cucumbers in Cream in Reminisce Extra August 1994, p47