Cucumber Salad

Healthier_Me
Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
edited September 18 in Recipes
2 English cucumbers (2 pounds)
1 small red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh

Slice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice thinly. Thinly slice the onion.
In a colander, toss the cucumber and onion with the salt and let it sit and drain for 20 minutes. Press the liquid out of the vegetables and rinse well with cold water.

In a medium bowl combine the vinegar and sugar and stir well. Add the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the dill.



Nutritional Analysis per Serving Calories 38
Carbohydrates 8 grams Total Fat 0
Saturated Fat 0 Protein 3 grams
Fiber 3 grams Sodium 437 milligrams

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_35589,00.html

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  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    2 English cucumbers (2 pounds)
    1 small red onion
    1 1/2 tablespoons salt
    1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
    1 teaspoon sugar
    2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh

    Slice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice thinly. Thinly slice the onion.
    In a colander, toss the cucumber and onion with the salt and let it sit and drain for 20 minutes. Press the liquid out of the vegetables and rinse well with cold water.

    In a medium bowl combine the vinegar and sugar and stir well. Add the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the dill.



    Nutritional Analysis per Serving Calories 38
    Carbohydrates 8 grams Total Fat 0
    Saturated Fat 0 Protein 3 grams
    Fiber 3 grams Sodium 437 milligrams

    Difficulty: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Yield: 4 servings

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_35589,00.html
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