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secret crunchy cucumber salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tammy T
Mesa, AZ

This has a secret to keeping the cucumbers crispy. My youngest daughter loves this salad and asks for it all the time. I know there are so many good versions of this, but I always come back to this one. The red bell peppers gives it that extra fresh flavor. This is so good and keeps its crunch, thanks to the secret I learned long ago. You must try this version! We eat this year round!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For secret crunchy cucumber salad

  • 2
    medium cucumbers peeled and thin sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    ice water (ice cubes in water)
  • 4
    scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2
    small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make secret crunchy cucumber salad

  • 1
    In a large bowl combine the sliced cucumbers, salt and ice water. Cover and chill for 1 hour. This is what keeps your cucumbers crisp! After an hour of chilling, drain and return cucumbers to the bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
  • 2
    Mix well, cover again and let chill for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
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