Mom's Cucumbers

136 Reviews

“Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.” - by Karen

Ingredients

3 large cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
1/8 cup water
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup chopped onion

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Original recipe yields 4 to 6 side salad servings

Directions

Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (5 total)

Calories
68 cal
3%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Carbs
17 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (136)

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MarylandGirl

Jul. 4, 2004

"Last time I made a cucumber salad I ruined it. So I wanted a recipe that rated well. I made this for a small gathering on our boat for Independence Day fireworks. We grilled steak and cooked corn on t..." See morehe cobb. (Not much room to cook anything else on a boat, so this was a great make ahead side salad. It was a big hit. I did alter the recipe only slightly. I used 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced instead of the chopped onion. I did leave out the celery seed (I didn't have it) and added fresh, chopped parsley. Fabulous! Thanks Karen."

deniseneal

Aug. 20, 2004

"This cucumber salad is better than what I remember my grandmother making! I did substitute the distilled white vinegar with white wine vinegar -- it made for a little bit more mellow and sweeter mari..." See morenade."

MIHAELA

Jun. 21, 2003

"This sounded like a good salad to go along with my turkey and trimmings. I regret to say, but I can't give it more than two stars. Will not make it again...." See more"

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