Mom's Marinated Cucumbers
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Quick and easy, cold and crisp, Mom's marinated cucumbers in vinaigrette provide a sweet crunch to salads, and are just as good eaten right out of the bowl!
Category:
Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Mom's marinated cucumbers
Servings: 8 4 cups total (approx.)
Calories Per Serving: 146 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (each) Salt & Pepper , to taste (guessing I would say about 1/4 teaspoon each)
- 3 large large cucumbers , peeled and sliced
- 1/4 medium medium red onion , finely chopped
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
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Peel and slice cucumbers; place in a container that has a lid. Finely chop red onion; add to cucumbers.
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Whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until sugar is dissolved. Pour marinade over the cucumbers. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate cucumbers for at least 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Please note: The 10 minute prep time is "active" prep time. I did not include the 3-4 hours "inactive" refrigeration time necessary for all flavors to permeate and come together. Please plan accordingly.
Nutrition Facts
Mom's Marinated Cucumbers
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cups)
Calories 146
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Sodium 75mg3%
Potassium 147mg4%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Sugar 20g22%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 3.6mg4%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.