My Ma used to make this, and though, as a kid, I didn't appreciate it much, it's probably one of the healthiest side dishes to have. I wouldn't do it as part of a bowl or anything, but nice and cold from the fridge? Oh, a world of yummo!
- 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced [use a good mandoline on the thinnest setting]
- 1 teaspoon salt [can be omitted]
- 1 red onion thinly sliced [mandoline!] [if the onion flavor is too strong for you, soak in water after slicing for 1/2 hour and rinse/dry well]
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar [can use a substitute like stevia]
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
- Season cucumbers with salt in a large bowl and let them sweat for 1 hour.
- Drain the liquids and toss the cucumbers with the onion slices.
- In a small saucepan over high heat, pour in white vinegar and water and stir in sugar until dissolved and liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour over cucumbers and onions.
- Stir in dill.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.