SO-SWEET SQUASH PICKLES

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These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to relish! The colorful blend of yellow squash, sweet red pepper and chopped onion makes a beautiful presentation. -Eleanor Sundman Farmington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon mustard seed
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

Place squash, pepper and onion in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 1 hour to drain., In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add vegetables; return to a boil. Remove from heat; cool completely., Transfer to a covered container; refrigerate, covered, at least 4 days before serving. May be stored in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.