PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CUCUMBERS

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This recipe I recieved from a good friend of mine several years ago.I can eat cucumbers right out of the garden but when I started making them this way they were fantastic.Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This picture comes from Taste of Home but a friend gave me the recipe.

Provided by Zelda Hopkins

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium cucumbers
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1/2 tsp dried dill seed
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pinch sugar
lettuce leaves optional
sliced tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Peel cucumbers; slice paper thin into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Rinse and drain cucumbers. Pat gently to press out excess liquid. Combine cucumbers and onion in a bowl; set aside.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, vinegar, chives, dill seed, pepper and sugar. Just before serving, add dressing to cucumbers and toss. If desired, arrange lettuce and tomatoes in a serving bowl and spoon cucumbers into middle.

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