Mom'S Summer Cucumbers

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A refreshing summer cucumber salad with onions, green peppers, and a sweet-sour vinegar dressing, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light side dishes during warm months.

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups cucumbers, sliced with peeling on
  • 1 cup onion, sliced round
  • 1 cup green peppers
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 2 cups sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix together the sliced cucumbers, onion, and green peppers in a large bowl.
  2. Add salt and celery seed, then toss to combine.
  3. Pour in the vinegar and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

132 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.5g 5% DV
Total Fat 3.8g 5% DV
Carbs 22.5g 8% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9874mg 100% DV
Potassium 312.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 72.4mg 80% DV
Calcium 45mg 3% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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