CUCUMBER-ZUCCHINI SALAD

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Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the layers.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, fresh cracked
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Arrange in alternate layers cucumber, zucchini & onions.
  • Mix VINEGAR and SUGAR dissolved in 1/2 cup HOT WATER add SALT, PEPPER, & CRUSHED RED PEPPER.Add a couple ice cubes to chill.
  • Drain any water formed from cucumbers before adding the dressing.
  • Allow vegetables to marinate in the dressing at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 589, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.5

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