Crisp Cucumber Salad

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Jun. 10, 2013

Crisp, simple, tasty cucumber salad recipe. So simple to start with this recipe, and then add in your favorite flavors.

Ingredients

English cucumber 2
Red onion 1 Small , thinly sliced
Coarse salt 1 1/2 Tablespoon
White wine/Sherry vinegar 4 Teaspoon
Sugar 1 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Slice the cucumber lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and cut it into strips using a vegetable peeler.

2. In a colander, toss together cucumber strips and onion slices with salt. Let it sit for about 20 minutes.

MAKING

3. Press as much liquid out of the vegetables as possible and rinse well with cold water. Shake out excess water.

4. In a medium bowl combine the vinegar and sugar. Stir well.

5. Add the cucumber mixture and toss to coat.

6. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

SERVING

7. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 24Calories from Fat 1

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat %

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 1856 mg77.33%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g1.7%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars 3 g

Protein %

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet