This recipe screams summer to me.

Growing up my mom made a variation of this regularly throughout the summer months. When I met SPH, he had grown up eating something similar. Chances are, you have had a variation, but this is our favorite.

Summer Cucumber Salad*

1 large cucumber, unpeeled, sliced very thin
1/4 cup red onion, sliced very thin
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or alternatively, use cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar)
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Slice the cucumber and red onion and place in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Pour over the cucumbers and onion, tossing to ensure good coverage.

Refrigerate. Let the cucumbers sit for several hours before serving, if possible.

*makes 4 servings as a side dish, but this recipe can be easily doubled, tripled, etc. as needed.

One bite of this salad is sure to cool you off on the hottest of summer days.

SPC