Cucumber and Onion Salad @VMBURNS #Recipe #giveaway

 Vmburns: It's summer and that means heat. I'm always looking for easy side dishes that are refreshing, don't require a lot of time in the kitchen. This Cucumber and Onion Salad is it. Slice, mix, and refrigerate. It doesn't get much easier than that. You can scale this recipe up to feed a bigger group. I made a small batch. I'm usually cooking for one, but add as many (or few) veggies as you want. You can also use red wine vinegar if you don't have apple cider vinegar. One of my truly favorite things is that you can also make this dish ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days if necessary. Super easy and quite yummy.

Cucumber and Onion Salad

INGREDIENTS

2 Cucumber, peeled and sliced

1/2 Red Onion, sliced thin

1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 Cup Sugar

1/4 Cup Water

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel and slice cucumbers.
   
   
   
2. Slice onions.
3. Mix cucumbers, onions with all other ingredients and refrigerate.
   
   
   
4. Drain liquid before serving.
   
   
   

READERS: Do you have a favorite (and easy) summer side dish? - Let me know in the comments for a chance to win a copy of TWO PARTS SUGAR, ONE PART MURDER, the first book in the Baker Street Mystery Series (US Only). Please remember to include your email address if you want to be included in the giveaway. 

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