Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 85
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 216 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 10 g
  • Fiber:
  • 2 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g

Marinated Cucumbers

These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always a hit when served with cold sandwiches or grilled meat. -Mary Helen Hinson, Lamberton, North Carolina

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Side Dish

METHOD

Marinate

PREP

10 min.

TOTAL

10 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 12 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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