Refrigerator Cucumber Slices

thetimelessbaker

An old-fashioned slightly pickled, slightly sweet recipe for summer fresh cucumbers and onions.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

chilling time 4

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 54 kcal

Equipment

small saucepan
medium sized mixing bowl
cutting board and sharp knife

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Place the 2 large cucumbers, sliced and 1 medium red onion, in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Combine the 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat until it boils and the sugar has dissolved completely.
Remove mixture from heat; immediately pour over cucumbers and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 72 hours.

Notes

Can substitute white onion for the red onion
Can substitute apple cider vinegar for the white vinegar (apple cider vinegar is slightly sweeter)
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled
Cucumbers will continue to release liquid as they are allowed to sit in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.3mg