BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Sweet and Sour Cucumbers

Ingredients

  • 3 medium cucumbers
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Preparation

  1. Slice cucumbers and onions about 1/8-inch thick. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Combine sugar and vinegar. Mix until sugar is dissolved completely. Add additional sugar or vinegar to desired taste.
  3. Pour over cucumbers and onion. Add salt and pepper.
  4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  5. Serve in small salad bowls as a salad or snack.

Helpful hints

Submitted by:

DaVita renal dietitian Sandy from Colorado.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

64

Protein

1

g

Carbohydrates

15

g

Fat

0

g

Cholesterol

0

mg

Sodium

101

mg

Potassium

231

mg

Phosphorus

39

mg

Calcium

28

mg

Fiber

1.0

g

Added Sugar

8

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1 vegetable, medium potassium


1/2 high calorie

Carbohydrate choices

1

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