Heavenly Cucumber Salad

GaylaV's Note:

This is a nice little twist on that good old cucumber salad. I found this recipe in Gardening News. Cooking time is the standing time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin
• 1 garlic clove, cut in half, lengthwise (optional)
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Add the salt to the cucumbers and let them stand in a large bowl.
2. After 30 minutes the juice will have drained from the cucumbers.
3. Drain the juice from the bowl.
4. Rub a second large bowl with the garlic halves. (optional).
5. In the second bowl mix the oil, vinegar, water, and sugar.
6. Add drained cucumbers and mix well.
7. Sprinkle with pepper and paprika.
8. Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy.

Reviews

[etully]

This was really good, a nice twist on plain cukes. I used minced garlic instead of the clove right in the marinade. This makes a great side and it's easy. I used two "European" cukes and put the whole thing together in the morning for an afternoon get together. The leftovers were good the next day as well. I will surely be making this again. Thank for an excellent recipe.

[closet chef in ma]

Made this on Fathers Day. Everyone loveed it. Just the right mix of sweet and sour. Can't wait to make it again.