Cucumber Salad

We haven't been purchasing cucumbers at the store because they've been so expensive! Now that we're picking them from the garden, my family can't wait to have cucumber salad. This is a recipe that my mother-in-law learned from her mother, but I've seen it elsewhere, as well. It's quick and easy to make, healthy and refreshing to eat. What more could you want in the summer?

Cucumber Salad

2 or 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin
about 1 medium onion, sliced thin
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Layer the cucumber and onion slices in a non-metal bowl. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Stir occasionally so all vegetables have a chance to absorb the liquid.

Note: I serve this with a slotted spoon, so most of the liquid stays in the bowl. I've found that I can reuse the liquid (once) with fresh cucumbers and onions.

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