Dill Cucumbers

Name: Dill Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch thick; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup snipped fresh dill; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Whether you call them quick pickles or cucumber salad, dill cucumbers taste fresh and crisp, and take no time at all to prepare.

Ingredients

2 medium cucumbers, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well.
In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Sprinkling cucumber slices with salt and letting them stand in a colander draws out excess water so they stay crisp when set on a barbecue buffet. Try them alongside any grilled entree. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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