Marinated Cucumbers Recipe - Cooking Index
Marinated Cucumbers Recipe - Cooking Index
This dish is always great to serve at picnics. Because it is low in calories, you can offset some of the richer foods on the table by including it!
Type: Vegetables| 4 cups | 948ml | Thinly sliced cucumbers |
| = (see preparation step 1 below) | ||
| 1 | Onion - thinly sliced, (large) | |
| And separated into rings | ||
| 1 cup | 237ml | Water |
| 1 cup | 237ml | Vinegar - plain or flavored |
| 1 teaspoon | 5ml | Celery seed |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Garlic powder |
| = (or 1 tbspn chopped fresh garlic) | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Salt |
If the cucumbers are waxed, peel them before slicing. If they are not waxed and are chemical-free, leave the skin on. With a fork, score the sides of each cucumber, creating a ruffled edge. Slice thinly.
Layer the sliced cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Use a slotted spoon to serve.
This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: 2/3 cup.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Vegetable.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 28; Calories from Fat 1; Total Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0g; Sodium 100mg; Carbohydrate 7g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 5g; Protein 1g.
Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org
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