Appalachian Cucumber And Onion Salad Recipes

SIMPLE CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions.
• Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).

APPALACHIAN CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Make a brine of equal parts water and vinegar, then sugar to taste.
• Slice cucumbers and onions into brine. Make sure you have enough brine to cover all of the slices.
• Set in the 'kelvinator' overnight, LOL.
• Serve chilled.
• Brine can be reused one time only.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
• Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

APPALACHIAN SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the cabbage, tomato, cucumber, onion, sugar, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Add additional mayonnaise to suit your taste.

CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• You will need a 2 quart jar with lid or other 2 quart container.
• Cut the ends off the cucumbers and peel along the long edge in 3-4 strips to leave a sort of stripped cucumber.
• Slice the cucumber in thin rounds.
• Peel and slice the onion in thin slices and separate.
• Put the cucumber and onion alternately in your jar/container.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and cover your jar/container tightly and gently turn so the ingredients are mixed together.
• Refrigerate overnight and serve cold.