A Retro Summer Cucumber Salad Recipe

One of my readers asked me if I had a cucumber salad recipe,  

Well, yes I do, and this time it's a bit of a twist on my Mama's old

recipe.

I can remember lots of dinners on the screened porch in the summer.

One that was served quite frequently was marinated and grilled Teriyaki

flank steak, fresh corn on the cob and cucumber salad.  Cucumbers are

so abundant and so refreshing in the summer, and I sure did love this 

salad.

My Mama's cucumber salad was very straight forward.  Thinly sliced

and peeled cucumber, thinly sliced onion, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper,

and a touch of sugar.  Mine is much the same with a couple of

changes.

In Mama's original recipe, she used either a white wine vinegar, or 

perhaps an apple cider one.  That was prior to her discovery of 

rice vinegar.  The rice vinegar is slightly sweeter and light, not at

all overpowering.  I also add a bit of dill weed which I think really

compliments the flavor of the cucumbers.

Don't forget a pinch of sugar!

Whisk it all together in a cute bowl, and ....

serve!  This salad is a great accompaniment to any grilled meat or

chicken, or just on it's own.  

Who wants to see my Teriyaki Flank Steak recipe???

Metamorphosis Monday

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley