Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup cold tap water
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

1. Peel and cube cucumbers; chop onion.
2. In a medium bowl combine vegetables and black pepper.
3. In a separate bowl combine vinegar and water with sugar and let stand for 15 minutes.
4. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Helpful hints

• Use sugar substitute to reduce carbohydrate to 5 grams.
• Marinated Cucumber Salad goes great with chicken dishes or tuna or egg salad. It’s a refreshing accompaniment to any meal.