Tangy Cucumber Salad

Total Time Prep: 40 min. + chilling
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
You'll spark taste buds with this tangy and refreshing salad. The simple marinade gives mild cucumbers lots of zip. The tomatoes are a pretty addition. This is a super use of summer's garden bounty. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Ingredients

  • 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Place cucumbers in a strainer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 61 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

You'll spark taste buds with this tangy and refreshing salad. The simple marinade gives mild cucumbers lots of zip. The tomatoes are a pretty addition. This is a super use of summer's garden bounty. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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