SWEET-TART CUCUMBER SALAD

Sweet-Tart Cucumber Salad image

A dear friend showed me how to use up cucumbers in a tangy salad. The longer it chills, the deeper the flavor. Look for lemon or pickling cucumbers. -Dian Jorgensen, Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

10 pickling cucumbers or 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 teaspoons celery seed
1 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

Place cucumbers in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, celery seed, pepper and remaining salt until blended. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and onions. Pour dressing over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.