Marinated Cucumbers

Ingredients

• 4 large cucumbers (about 2 3/4 lb.), thinly sliced
• 2 small onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ice cubes
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 cups white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Preparation

1. 1. Spread vegetables in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle evenly with salt. Cover with ice; let stand 3 hours or until cool and crisp. Drain and return to dish.
2. 2. Bring sugar and next 5 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Let cool slightly. Pour mixture over vegetables. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 5 days. Serve cold.