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Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

This is a nice, light, cooling salad or side dish to have during the hot summer months.

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 cups (480 ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix vinegar, oil, salt and sugar for the marinade.
  2. 2
    Trim the ends from the cucumbers, peel them, and slice them.
  3. 3
    Peel the onion and slice it as thinly as possible.
  4. 4
    Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and onions and mix well.
  5. 5
    Let it sit in a cool place or refrigerator for at least two hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Serve in a bowl, marinade and all, using salad tongs or a slotted spoon to dish out servings.
Category
Salads

Dietary Information

Vegetarian