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Sweet-and-Sour Cucumbers with Fresh Dill

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Sweet-and-Sour Cucumbers with Fresh DillLisa Hubbard

This refreshing dish can be prepared and chilled two hours before serving.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

2 English hothouse cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds total), unpeeled, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place cucumber slices in colander. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, for dressing, stir vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper in large bowl until sugar is dissolved.

    Step 3

    Drain cucumbers well; pat dry. Add cucumbers to dressing and stir to blend. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours; serve cold.

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