Showing posts with label Refrigerator Cucumber Salad. Show all posts
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Monday, October 28, 2013

Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

As summer nears I'm on the look out for salads. This one appealed because it lasts in the fridge for up to 2 months...if it has the chance.
Our evening meals in summer are usually eaten outside and usually have a variety of salads to select from so this will be ideal.

I used my mandolin to slice the veges thinly - it was really quick and easy.
I only made a half recipe, but this made a lot.









Refrigerator Cucumber Salad
4 thinly sliced cucumbers
1-large  sliced red onions
1-large  sliced green bell  peppers (or color of your choice)
1-tbsp salt
2-cup white vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
1 1/2-cups sugar (I missed this out altogether)
1-tsp celery flakes
1-tsp red pepper flakes (I used chilli flakes)

Mix cucumbers, onions, peppers and salt; set a side.
Put vinegar, sugar, celery flakes and pepper flakes  in a pot and bring to a boil. Once mixture comes to a boil remove from heat and  add 2 handfuls of ice until melted.

Place all veggies in large mouth canning jars (2 quarts or 1 half gallon jar)

Pour mixture over cucumbers,  store in refrigerator.
Will keep up to 2 months

Makes 2 quart jars- amount will differ based on the size of your veggies. I made mine with fresh from the garden so they may have been smaller than store bought.