SWEET-TART CUCUMBER SALAD

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 139 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Rafi Khandokar
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This salad is refreshing and delicious. The cucumbers are crisp and the dressing is light and flavorful. I love the addition of fresh dill. It gives the salad a wonderful herbal flavor.


success eseose
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love the addition of fresh dill. It gives the salad a wonderful herbal flavor.


Ath Shr
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This salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are so crisp. I love the addition of fresh dill. It really takes this salad to the next level.


shangita sarkar
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The cucumbers are crisp and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the addition of fresh dill. It gives the salad a wonderful herbal flavor.


abbi o'neill
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This cucumber salad is delicious! The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the cucumbers are crisp and refreshing. I love the addition of fresh dill. It gives the salad a wonderful herbal flavor. I will definitely be making this sa


Sindy van de Laar
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumber salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the cucumbers are crisp and refreshing. I especially like the addition of fresh dill. It gives the salad a nice herbal flavor.


MD Amanulla
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This cucumber salad is a great way to use up all those fresh cucumbers from the garden. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. I love the addition of red onion and fresh dill. They add a nice pop of flavor


MD RATON MIA
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy dressing. I used a mix of different cucumbers, including English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, and Kirby cucumbers. The different textures and flavors of the cu


Afolagboye Adebimpe
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This salad is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! The cucumbers are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I will definitel


Junior Maurice
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This cucumber salad is everything I was hoping for and more! The dressing is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. The cucumbers are crisp and refreshing. I love the addition of fresh dill, which gives the salad a


Imran Aliabas
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This cucumber salad is a refreshing and delicious summer side dish. The sweet and tart dressing is the perfect complement to the crisp cucumbers. I used a mandoline to thinly slice the cucumbers, which made them extra crunchy. I also added a bit of r


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