Mom's Cucumbers Recipe
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Mom's Cucumbers

By: Karen 
"Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (112)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 side salad servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

Directions

  1. Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
  2. In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 68 | Total Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2004 by MarylandGirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Last time I made a cucumber salad I ruined it. So I wanted a recipe that rated well. I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2004 by deniseneal   view full review
This cucumber salad is better than what I remember my grandmother making! I did substitute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MIHAELA   view full review
This sounded like a good salad to go along with my turkey and trimmings. I regret to say, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by sloancath   view full review
I have always made my grandmother's recipe, very similar to this. I use garlic rather than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by Caroline C   view full review
Wonderful! I used English cucumbers (so much nicer than those nasty waxy ones with the tough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by SandiBee   view full review
I really love cucumber salad and this one is very good. I usually skip adding water and don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I like to add a dollop of sour cream to this refreshing salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by STACYANNE   view full review
This was delicious and refreshing, especially for summer time. My friend, who doesn't like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by MRSPOLLY   view full review
What a refreshing salad! I took it to a potluck and got lots of complements. I did slice the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2003 by MRL15   view full review
Very quick and easy to make. I made this for my future in-laws one night, my future...

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