Marinated Cucumbers

Name: Marinated Cucumbers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 cup white vinegar; 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Nothing says summer like crunchy marinated cucumbers chilled for the table. This marinated cucumber salad is a great side for barbecues or holiday buffets.

Ingredients

6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 48 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Dressed with a light, tangy oil-and-vinegar mixture and seasoned with herbs, these cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish. The refreshing salad is perfect alongside sandwiches and a variety of meats.—Mary Helen Hinson, Lamberton, North Carolina

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