Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On 10 Jun 2012 14:12:27 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>
>> I had an urge for a simple cucumber salad yesterday. I've not made it in
>> several decades. A few tips to refresh my memory please?
>>
>> As I recall, peel cucumber, slice thinly. Add a bit of vinegar. What kind
>> is best? A little oil? Salt? Anything else?
>
> I'd use plain white vinegar, the flavor of cucumber is very mild so
> will be lost with the more flavorful vinegars. A little salt, and I
> like white pepper, and a bit of dill weed. Maybe a wee bit of fresh
> lemon.

Thinking of cucumbers, I started making my version. Cut cucumbers and
onions. Put in bell jar, I first add white vinegar, about 10% , then water
to cover contents. Dill, pickling spices, shake. It gets better 2nd 3rd
days. Did another with carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion. I don't
need any salt or sweeteners.

Greg