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Mom's Cucumbers

SUBMITTED BY: Karen PHOTO BY: Caroline C

"Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MIHAELA
This sounded like a good salad to go along with my turkey and trimmings. I regret to say, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
I like to add a dollop of sour cream to this refreshing salad. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by STACYANNE
This was delicious and refreshing, especially for summer time. My friend, who doesn't like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2003 by MRL15
Very quick and easy to make. I made this for my future in-laws one night, my future... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by Caroline C
Wonderful! I used English cucumbers (so much nicer than those nasty waxy ones with the tough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2004 by deniseneal
This cucumber salad is better than what I remember my grandmother making! I did substitute... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2004 by MarylandGirl
Last time I made a cucumber salad I ruined it. So I wanted a recipe that rated well. I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by MRSPOLLY
What a refreshing salad! I took it to a potluck and got lots of complements. I did slice the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by MOMMYMAYI
I added tomatoes and a bit more onion Patrick likes the tomatoes alot. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2003 by Katie Bossa
This was a great rescipe!! So great in the summer time. Thanks MORE

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