CUKES AND CARROTS

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Carrots and green peppers bring extra color and crunch to this refreshing cucumber salad from Karla Hecht, Plymouth, Minnesota. The sweet dressing she creates is an ideal match for the crisp summer produce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canning salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Jessy Aguirre
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Joseph Evan
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I love this recipe! It's so refreshing and healthy. I often make it for lunch or dinner.


Halil Topaloglou
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy side dish. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jess Wall
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Prosper Molale
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I often make a big batch of rice on the weekend and then use it to make this salad during the week.


Tahreem Zubair
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've used different types of vinegar and oil, and I've also added different herbs and spices.


Bethan marie Davies
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This recipe is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then serve it for lunch the next day.


Christina Antoine
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the fresh and crunchy vegetables.


Kayla Marshall
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the dressing.


Arabile Hanivah
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. I'm not usually a fan of cucumbers, but the dressing really made them shine.


Arya lama
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I often make it for potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Meshesha Mulugeta
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the sweet and sour flavor of the dressing.


Samuel Jay
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I love this recipe! The cucumbers and carrots are so crunchy and flavorful. I also like that it's a low-calorie dish.


DESTINY GOD
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and carrots. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.