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A scalloped green bowl of sliced cucumber and onions is garnished with a whole green chili. Two garlic bulbs are visible at the top left corner.
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Grandma's Cucumber Salad

Grandma's Cucumber Salad recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ's or potlucks. 
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine German
Keyword cucumber salad, cucumber salad recipe, summer salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigeration 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 56kcal
Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 1/4 small onion sliced thin
  • 1/4 green bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup cold water
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Peel cucumbers and slice very thin. Place into a bowl with onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
    A glass bowl containing sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced onions, a clove of garlic, and thinly sliced green bell peppers, placed on a light-colored surface.
  • In a liquid measuring cup, stir remaining ingredients together. Pour over veggies and stir. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours (at least!!) to overnight before serving.
    A glass bowl containing sliced cucumbers, green bell peppers, and onions, with a fork resting inside.

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Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 155mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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