SWEET AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD

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I love cucumbers and vinegar and this is just one of the many ways I like to make it. It's a very refreshing way to start a summer meal.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c sugar
1/2 c hot water
1/4 c white vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, roughly chopped
crushed redpepper flakes for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk sugar, hot water, vinegar, salt and black pepper in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
  • 2. Add the cucumber, onion and cilantro into the vinegar mixture and stir well.
  • 3. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • 4. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes just before serving.

Connie Terrell
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This salad is a summer staple in my house. It's always a refreshing and delicious side dish.


Erica Cross
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Sakun Rai
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Muhammad Abduallah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Miss Insari
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Patrick Favour
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the cucumbers taste amazing.


Daniel Hargrove
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer cookout or picnic.


Zoja Bikova
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in this salad. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Young K
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Qalbe Abbas
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This cucumber salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. The sweet and tangy dressing is the perfect complement to the crisp cucumbers, and the addition of red onion and fresh dill adds a nice pop o