This is a great way to use my abundance of Armenian cucumbers.
Cucumbers and Onions
Photo: Rick Lew; Styling: Sara Foster
This is a simple and essential summer recipe, good with everything and a great addition to cold salad platters. Be sure to taste a slice of each cucumber--a bitter one can ruin the whole salad.
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Recipe from
More From MyRecipes
Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Stand:
30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 9 cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), scored and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Put cucumber and onion in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt and celery seeds. Let stand 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar and oil. Season with additional salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 3 days.
Cucumbers and Onions Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- PUBLICATION: MyRecipes
More Recipes for Salads
-
Herby Cucumber Salad
Cooking Light -
Tomato and Cucumber Farro Salad
Cooking Light -
Curried Quinoa Salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita
Oxmoor House
advertisement
Find out what we've got cooking...
Get our Free Weekly Specials Newsletter filled with our favorite recipes, seasonal menus, and special features.
We Respect Your Privacy. Privacy Policy