marinated cucumbers & onions

Name: Marinated Cucumbers & Onions
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - english cucumbers; 1 - yellow onion; 2 tablespoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup(s) sugar; - pepper, to taste (optional)

7 Pinches 1 Photo

Barbara Pace

The Villages, FL

Updated on Feb 7, 2016

My husband and I enjoy these by themselves, mixed with tomatoes, or placed on top of a mixed green salad.

Rate

prep time 2 Hr 30 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - english cucumbers
1 - yellow onion
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
- pepper, to taste (optional)

How To Make marinated cucumbers & onions

Step 1

Peel & thinly slice cucumbers & onions.

Step 2

Place the cucumbers in a colander on a plate. Sprinkle with 1 T of salt. Place onions on top of cucumbers and sprinkle with 1 T of salt.
Step 3

Place in refrigerator or cover with plastic wrap and place a freezer pack on top for 2 hours.
Step 4

Meanwhile, place water, vinegar & sugar in a small pot and heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat & allow to cool.
Step 5

After 2 hours, squeeze as much liquid as possible from the cucumbers & onions as possible. Place in a bowl, season with pepper, if desired, and pour marinade mixture over them. Refrigerate.
Step 6

Remove from marinade to serve.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes