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On Thu, 30 Aug 2018 22:37:30 -0400, Nancy Young >
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>On 8/30/2018 10:32 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> This is one of those simple things that may grandmother, mother, and now
>> we make.* Went well with dinner tonight.
>>
>> Peel and slice thin a cucumber
>> Slice about a half an onion
>> teaspoon of white vinegar
>> at least 1/4 cup of sour cream
>> salt and pepper
>>
>> Make a few hours ahead and let it sit in the fridge.
>>
>> Rye bread is good with it.

>
>I just love that salad though I never added vinegar. Next time.
>
>Also, I salt the cuke slices then rinse and squeeze the water
>out. I make it just for myself so I make the slices a bit on
>the limp side and a little salty, the way I like it.
>
>nancy


I use the recipe from the 2nd Avenue Deli cookbook, but before slicing
the peeled cukes I flute them with the tines of a fork... more surface
area to absorb flavor and dressing... looks fancy too.