Tasty on their own or in a salad, cucumbers are one of the lowest calorie foods there is. There are just 15 calories in a cup of cucumber. Nutritionally it provides 4 percent of your recommended daily potassium, 3 percent of fiber and 4 percent of vitamin C.
A version of this recipe was passed down to me from my mother-in-law, who’s a fabulous country cook, and we’ve made it every summer for as long as I can remember. It makes a great side dish for any summer dinner.
Ingredients:
- 3 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ of a medium-sized sweet onion, chopped into small pieces
- ½ pint grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Add cucumbers, onions and tomatoes; stir to coat. For the best flavor, make it a least one hour ahead then chill in the refrigerator.
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