CUKES AND CARROTS

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Carrots and green peppers bring extra color and crunch to this refreshing cucumber salad from Karla Hecht, Plymouth, Minnesota. The sweet dressing she creates is an ideal match for the crisp summer produce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canning salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.