Sweet-Tart Cucumber Salad

Name: Sweet-Tart Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 10 pickling cucumbers or 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 cups white vinegar; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 teaspoons celery seed; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced

A dear friend showed me how to use up cucumbers in a tangy salad. The longer it chills, the deeper the flavor. Look for lemon or pickling cucumbers. —Dian Jorgensen, Santa Rosa, California

Ingredients

10 pickling cucumbers or 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 teaspoons celery seed
1 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced

Directions

Place cucumbers in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, celery seed, pepper and remaining salt until blended. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and onions. Pour dressing over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 139 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Cucumber Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2016

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jkcoach98

Sep 13, 2017

This recipe is a little to vinegary for my families taste. I added extra sugar and for us it tasted much better.
gld2bmom

Apr 18, 2016

I made this refreshing salad to serve with a simple sandwich supper. While I reduced the recipe to about four servings, the salad turned out great!