Simple Cucumbers

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • About This Recipe

    “Even those who are “allergic” to vegetables will like this one! Simple and tasty. Locally this recipe is mostly used in summer, when the garden’s cucumbers are abundant!”

    Ingredients

  • 1cupcucumber( english or other long variety)
  • 2tablespoonsvinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper( freshly ground is best)
  • Directions

  • Peel cucumber and slice (crosswise, as thin or thick as you like).
  • Mix vinegar, salt, and pepper in a serving dish (don’t use a metal container!) Gently mix in cucumber.
  • Best if refrigerated for one hour.
  • Reviews

  • “I wasn’t sure whether I was going to like this, but I ended up loving it. So simple, yet so tasty. I would suggest doubling the recipe as it goes fast. Thank you.”

  • “My mom’s garden is bursting with cukes! This is a great recipe for them. I did use fresh ground pepper, like you suggested, and it didn’t disappoint. Thanks so much for posting!”

  • “I just made some for myself right now! I just add the salt and pepper to taste, never really measured out the ingredients. I thought I was the only one who liked cucumbers like this! Absolutely LOOOOOVE it!”

  • “These are good.I like the bite from the vinegar but find that I prefer my cucumbers with a bit of sugar too, to balance the acidity.Thanks for posting.”

  • “Sometimes simple is best! I used apple cider vinegar with my cucumbers, plus a dash of hot sauce 🙂 I love how you can take very simple ingredients and make something refreshing and tasty. Thanks!”

  • “So very easy for me to make! So very easy for my Brother to eat…This is just what he likes. Thank You so very much for posting. Hugs”

  • “We had this all the time growing up as well. My mom would always slice the cucumbers, drizzle them with olive oil, sprinkle with red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Yum!”

  • “My Mom made this, but added sliced raw onions with the cucumbers,vinegar, salt and pepper. As years went by I began to put sectioned garden tomatoes in with it, too. Excellent dish and a great way to use lots of the summers harvest.”

  • “Love this recipe.Just what I was looking for.I enjoy it more now than as a child.Perfect compliment for a summer meal.”

  • “Try this recipe with lemon juice instead of vinegar and add tomatoes.My kids love this as a snack on a hot day. “

  • “My family serves this yummy recipe every holday and summers.We also use more vinegar and dilute with water.Sometimes we add quartered tomatoes as well.So simple yet so good!”

  • “I never thought of doing this with cucumbers! So very simple!What a nice light lunch this was today! Thanks!”

  • “Soyummy. I used red wine vinegar because that was all I had on hand. Greatfor warm weather.Served with beef kabobs and pecan rice. Thanks for a simple , easy recipe”

  • “This is the way I serve cucumbers in the summer.It is an easy dish to prepare.The only thing I do extra is use more vinegar and dilute it slightly with water, and add lots and lots of pepper and garlic.I’m so glad you posted this recipe.”

  • “I’ve been eating these since I was a little girl! My grandmother always added sliced sweet onions. Now, when I make it, I sometimes use Red Wine Vinegar for a different “punch.””

  • “This is the ONLY way to eat cukes!!! love em…we often don’t even let them sit, cause we just can’t wait!”

  • “I had a cucumber I wanted to use and was looking for something easy to make for lunch. This recipe fit the bill! It’s so easy and really delicious! I can’t stop snacking on it 🙂 “

  • “I often serve plain cucumber spears as a veggie. This was a tasty change of pace, and not much more difficult. I doubled it for my family of 4, but didn’t make any other changes.”

  • “This is a great simple way to makea light salad.Try adding dill for some extra flavor.Also, try using some rice vinegar instead of regular vinegar.”

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